The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
€ 40,300
€ 31,800
€ 40,300
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 2.0XT is 3.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
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
184.1
180.9 in
Length
184.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
3580 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.25 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
SJ
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FA20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
256 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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
439 mi
Range
420 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
420 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
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).
193.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
