The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15)
€ 37,900

€ 27,400

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 Turbo is 4.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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
185
103.9
180.9
185 in
Length
180.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3422 lb
5073 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
14.49 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 6200 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
256 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.0X
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
15.63 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
23 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
28 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
541 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
412 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
197 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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
197 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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