The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13)
€ 29,900

€ 37,900

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0D is 4.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
68.3
70.7
80.7
64.8
73.6
81.5
70.7 in
Width
73.6 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
68.3 in
Height
64.8 in
103.9
180.9
108.3
185
180.9 in
Length
185 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5073 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.02 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
SJ
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 2.3 DISI Turbo
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
256 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
24.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.63 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.55 lb/hp
15.63 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
41 mpg
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
28 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
654 mi
Range
412 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
412 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
197 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
197 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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