The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13)
€ 31,800

€ 30,700

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 2.3 DISI is 4.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
64.8
73.6
81.5
65.9
70.1
78.9
73.6 in
Width
70.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
64.8 in
Height
65.9 in
108.3
184.1
103
179.5
184.1 in
Length
179.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.33 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
ER
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
29 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
420 mi
Range
674 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
674 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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