Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 310 hp@6200 302 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.4 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 187.2 in | -2.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 68.0 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 5300 lb. | -1299 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.7 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.3 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 57.4 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.6 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |