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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2010 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-7 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Length | 184.3 in | 188.0 in | -3.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.7 in | 2 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 59.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3787 lb. | 3512 lb. | 275 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 54.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
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 2010 Volkswagen Passat
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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