Volkswagen Routan (2010) vs. Mazda CX-7 (2012) Specs

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2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2012 Mazda CX-7 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2012
Model	Volkswagen Routan	Mazda CX-7
Engine	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	108.3 in	12.9 in
Length	202.5 in	184.3 in	18.2 in
Width	76.9 in	73.7 in	3.2 in
Height	68.9 in	64.8 in	4.1 in
Curb Weight	4621 lb.	3787 lb.	834 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	16.4 gal.	4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.7 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	58.0 in	5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.8 in	-54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.7 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	39.3 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	55.8 in	8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	36.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.9 in	0.0 in	37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	62.0 in	0.0 in	62 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.8 in	0.0 in	31.8 in
Total Legroom	108.7 in (over 3 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	30.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	29.9 ft³	2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	29.9	53.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	141.0 ft³	58.6 ft³	82.4 ft³

2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review

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

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