The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 31,600

€ 29,800

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD is 5.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
64.8
73.6
81.5
66.9
70.1
78.9
73.6 in
Width
70.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
64.8 in
Height
66.9 in
108.3
185
103
179.5
185 in
Length
179.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
20.54 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
ER
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
171 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
24.18 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
31 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
572 mi
Range
497 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
572 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
154.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
154.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft