The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)
€ 37,900

€ 32,800

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.5X.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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 2.5X
4001 lb
Curb Weight
No data
5073 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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 2.5X
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
256 hp
169 hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.5X
131 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.5X
▶ REPLAY
15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
15.63 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
23 mpg
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
388 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
412 mi
388 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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).
181.9 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
197 kWh
181.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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