Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 108.3 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 184.0 in | -7.4 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 73.7 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 64.8 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3350 lb. | 3929 lb. | -579 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 58.0 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 54.8 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.7 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 53.0 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.4 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |