The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 37,900
€ 29,000
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo is 5.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2.2 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
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
185
103
179.5
185 in
Length
179.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5073 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.59 %
General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.0X
ER
Generation
SH
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
4-speed automatic 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 6000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
256 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.0X
131 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
15.63 lb/hp
23.09 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
28 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
23 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
412 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
197 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 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
1025 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
