The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 31,800

€ 31,900

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 2.2 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
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
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 2.0X ecomatic
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.43 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
ER
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 6000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
24 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
420 mi
Range
273 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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