The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 31,600

€ 27,500

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 ecomatic.
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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 ecomatic
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
17.88 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
ER
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
24.18 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
31 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
36 mpg
highway
23 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
572 mi
Range
273 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
572 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
154.3 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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