2011 Mazda CX-7 vs 2011 Nissan Murano

2011 Mazda CX-7

2011 Nissan Murano

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AWD 4-Door s Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-7 AWD 4-Door s Grand Touring	17	21	$31,209	$33,340
CX-7 AWD 4-Door s Touring	17	21	$26,173	$27,955
CX-7 FWD 4-Door i SV	20	28	$20,921	$21,990
CX-7 FWD 4-Door i Sport	20	28	$21,687	$22,795
CX-7 FWD 4-Door i Touring	20	28	$25,104	$26,390
CX-7 FWD 4-Door s Grand Touring	18	24	$29,620	$31,640
CX-7 FWD 4-Door s Touring	18	24	$24,582	$26,255

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2WD 4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Murano 2WD 4-Door LE	18	23	$35,271	$38,300
Murano 2WD 4-Door S	18	23	$26,985	$29,290
Murano 2WD 4-Door SL	18	23	$33,523	$36,400
Murano 2WD 4-Door SV	18	23	$30,269	$32,860
Murano AWD 4-Door LE	18	23	$36,742	$39,900
Murano AWD 4-Door S	18	23	$28,456	$30,890
Murano AWD 4-Door SL	18	23	$34,995	$38,000
Murano AWD 4-Door SV	18	23	$31,740	$34,460
Murano CrossConvertible AWD 2-Door Convertible	18	23	$42,710	$46,390

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,209

$35,271

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,340

$38,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$556 / month

$638 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Mazda CX-7 remains a good compromise vehicle for small families—especially if you want a driving experience that's closer to that of a sport sedan and can't be seen in a minivan.

The 2011 Nissan Murano isn't the most practical choice among crossovers, but it's a gem for style and refinement.

TCC Likes

Rakish design
Nice interior details
Steering and handling

Smooth, strong powertrain
Just-right size for urban commuters
Cohesive design inside and out

TCC Dislikes

Tight backseat
Disappointing cargo space with seats up
Bluetooth not available on base SV

Weird front-end design
Difficult rearward visibility
Surprisingly tight interior

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicles

2WD Sport Utility

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

38.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

104.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.0

55.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.0

59.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

43.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

63.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

7.4

Length, Overall (in)

184.3

189.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

64.8

67.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

30.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.5

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

111.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

32.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.6

64.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

29.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.9

31.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

54.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 X 1.1

12.6 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 X 0.7

12.1 x 0.6

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.2

21.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

39.8

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

18.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

38.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.2

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P235/65TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P235/65TR18

Spare Tire Size

T155/90D18

T165/90D18

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

525

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4001

4096

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.5

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

18 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.5

18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.5

10.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 2500

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.3L/138

3.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

244 @ 5000

260 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

1.76

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.75

5.17

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.15

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Continuously Variable Ratio

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.15

2.37-0.43

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-7

Nissan Murano

Body Style

4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.98

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.6

9.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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