Car comparison

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurbovsSubaru Forester III 2.5 XT

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mazda CX-7

2.3 DISI Turbo

260 hp2261 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2009
VS

Subaru Forester III

2.5 XT

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    676 km
    420 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazdaCX-72.3 DISI TurboSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
260hp194kW
230hp172kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,301kg5,073lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
40.5s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
676km420mi
Calculated
561km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,675mm184in
4,485mm177in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,645mm65in
1,590mm63in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
455L
387L
Max trunk volume
774L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
69L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurboSubaru Forester III 2.5 XTPowerTorque
  • Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
SubaruForester III2.5 XT5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazdaCX-72.3 DISI TurboSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.5 s
30.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo has 30 hp more than Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
1,485 kg
3,274 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo8.0 s
SubaruForester III2.5 XT6.0 s

Although Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo has more power, Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 2.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo and Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
676 km
420 mi
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
561 km
348 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW
6.0 s
216 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,645 mm
64.8 in
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.0 s
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazdaCX-72.3 DISI TurboSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
260 hp
194 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,645 mm
64.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in
Range score
676 km
420 mi
561 km
348 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurboSubaru Forester III 2.5 XT
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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