Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.3 in | -1 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 182.2 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.4 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 58.4 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3787 lb. | 3901 lb. | -114 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 17.8 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.3 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.0 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.9 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.4 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 55.2 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.5 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 33.5 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 17.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 46.6 ft3 |
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 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review |