Volkswagen Touareg (2012) vs. Mazda CX-7 (2012) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2012 Mazda CX-7 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Volkswagen Touareg	Mazda CX-7
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.9 in	108.3 in	5.6 in
Length	188.8 in	184.3 in	4.5 in
Width	76.4 in	73.7 in	2.7 in
Height	68.2 in	64.8 in	3.4 in
Curb Weight	4711 lb.	4001 lb.	710 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	16.4 gal.	6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.7 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.8 in	58.0 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.8 in	-54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.7 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	39.3 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	55.8 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	36.4 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.1 ft³	29.9 ft³	2.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.9 ft³	58.6 ft³	12.3 ft³

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg 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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