Chevrolet Captiva Sport vs Mazda CX-7
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2012 Mazda CX-7
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Captiva SportLS Fleet | Mazda CX-7i SV |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LS Fleet | i SV |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2015 | 2012 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Captiva SportLS Fleet | Mazda CX-7i SV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,370 | $22,190 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Captiva SportLS Fleet | Mazda CX-7i SV |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 27 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 16.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Captiva SportLS Fleet | Mazda CX-7i SV |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 hp (best) | 161 hp |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft (best) | 161 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Captiva SportLS Fleet | Mazda CX-7i SV |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 56.4 cu ft | 58.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,024 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,801 lbs | 3,543 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 108.3 in (best) |
| Length | 180.1 in | 184.3 in (best) |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.7 in (best) |
| Height | 67 in (best) | 64.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Captiva SportLS Fleet | Mazda CX-7i SV |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 4 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Captiva Sport | Mazda CX-7 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LS Fleet $24,370 MSRP(Currently comparing) | i SV $22,190 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LS Fleet $25,155 MSRP | i Sport $22,995 MSRP |
| 3 | LT Fleet $25,985 MSRP | s Touring $26,455 MSRP |
| 4 | LTZ Fleet $29,505 MSRP | s Touring $28,155 MSRP |
| 5 | — | i Touring $26,590 MSRP |
| 6 | — | s Grand Touring $31,840 MSRP |
| 7 | — | s Grand Touring $33,540 MSRP |
Chevrolet Captiva Sport vs Mazda CX-7 FAQ
- Which is better: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or 2012 Mazda CX-7?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport vs 2012 Mazda CX-7 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or 2012 Mazda CX-7?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2012 Mazda CX-7 starts lower at $22,190.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or 2012 Mazda CX-7?
- The 2012 Mazda CX-7 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,190).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or 2012 Mazda CX-7?
- The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or 2012 Mazda CX-7?
- The 2012 Mazda CX-7 leads on horsepower in this comparison (244).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or 2012 Mazda CX-7?
- The 2012 Mazda CX-7 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).