The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13)
€ 30,600

€ 31,600

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0D is 5.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
65.9
70.1
78.9
64.8
73.6
81.5
70.1 in
Width
73.6 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
65.9 in
Height
64.8 in
103
179.5
108.3
185
179.5 in
Length
185 in
103 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
17.88 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
SH
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
171 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
631 mi
Range
572 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
572 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
154.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
154.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










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