| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Mazda CX-7 | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.3 in | 0 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 184.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.7 in | -2 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 64.8 in | -5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 4001 lb. | -401 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.3 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -15.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -43.9 ft3 |
| 2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 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 |