Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 182 kW@5000 350 Nm@2500 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 125 kW@5700 240 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,681 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,646 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,718 kg | 1,490 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 55 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 968 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 902 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 847 L | 929 L | -82 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,659 L | 1,894 L | 0 L |
2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |