The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 31,800

€ 35,000

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI is 2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0ie.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
64.8
73.6
81.5
68.1
71.5
81.3
73.6 in
Width
71.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
64.8 in
Height
68.1 in
108.3
184.1
105.1
182.1
184.1 in
Length
182.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3651 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
6.43 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
ER
Generation
S5
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0ie
▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.67 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
24.67 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
35 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
29 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
420 mi
Range
445 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
445 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
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).
127 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
127 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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