2012 Mazda CX-7 vs 2012 Subaru Tribeca

2012 Mazda CX-7

2012 Subaru Tribeca

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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	$32,066	$33,540
CX-7 AWD 4-Door s Touring	17	21	$26,923	$28,155
CX-7 FWD 4-Door i SV	20	27	$21,555	$22,190
CX-7 FWD 4-Door i Sport	20	27	$22,337	$22,995
CX-7 FWD 4-Door i Touring	20	27	$25,826	$26,590
CX-7 FWD 4-Door s Grand Touring	18	24	$30,443	$31,840
CX-7 FWD 4-Door s Touring	18	24	$25,300	$26,455

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4-Door 3.6R Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tribeca 4-Door 3.6R Limited	16	21	$30,657	$32,595
Tribeca 4-Door 3.6R Premium	16	21	$28,727	$30,595
Tribeca 4-Door 3.6R Touring	16	21	$33,703	$35,895

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,066

$30,657

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,540

$32,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$559 / month

$543 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you'd rather not be seen in a minivan and think most crossovers are a snooze to drive, the 2012 Mazda CX-7 is a great alternative.

The 2012 Subaru Tribeca has excellent all-weather handling and top-notch safety, though it's fallen behind the curve in features and interior appointments.

TCC Likes

Racy exterior
Nicely detailed interior
Steering and handling

Top-notch safety
Handles like a car
Sliding second row

TCC Dislikes

Cramped back seat
Not much cargo space (seats up)
Bluetooth not available on base SV

Dashboard design feels dated
Low fun factor
Subpar fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

34.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

- TBD -

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

133.5

Second Hip Room (in)

53.0

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.0

58.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

38.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

57.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

- TBD -

Third Leg Room (in)

30.9

Third Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Third Head Room (in)

36.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

51.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

73.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

62.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

8.3

Length, Overall (in)

184.3

191.5

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

64.8

66.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.5

62.0

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

108.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.6

74.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

8.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.9

37.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 X 1.1

12.4 x - TBD -

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

12.6 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.2

16.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

40.0

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.4

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P255/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P255/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

T155/90D18

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4001

4214

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.5

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.5

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.5

8.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 2500

247 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.3L/138

3.6L/222

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

244 @ 5000

256 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas Flat 6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline

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)

1.55

1.47

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/Sportshift

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

2.37

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

2.26

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.74

3.58

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.15

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.14

3.54

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-7

Subaru Tribeca

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

4 Door Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Double Wishbone

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

9.8

10.4

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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