Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
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 shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 108.3 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 184.3 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.7 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 64.8 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4001 lb. | -561 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.0 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.8 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.4 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2011 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 |