The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
€ 29,000
€ 31,800
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0X is 4.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
66.9
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
66.9 in
Height
64.8 in
103
179.5
108.3
184.1
179.5 in
Length
184.1 in
103 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.43 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
SH
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
256 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.09 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
29 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
444 mi
Range
420 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
420 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
193.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
