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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-7 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,646 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,815 kg | 1,737 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 70 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 960 mm | 38 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 958 mm | -33 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 847 L | 402 L | 445 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,659 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-7
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat
| 2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good amount of rear leg room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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