The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13)
€ 39,900

€ 31,600

€ 39,900
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 2.0XT is 4.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
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 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
3721 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
9.97 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
SJ
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FA20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
171 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
15.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.7 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
439 mi
Range
572 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
572 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
154.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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