The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 31,800

€ 39,900

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0XT.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
64.8
73.6
81.5
68.3
70.7
80.7
73.6 in
Width
70.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
64.8 in
Height
68.3 in
108.3
184.1
103.9
180.9
184.1 in
Length
180.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
4.64 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
ER
Generation
SJ
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 2.0XT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
FA20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 hp
237 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.7 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
15.7 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
29 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
420 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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