Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 103.1 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 179.1 in | 174.7 in | 4.4 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 71.1 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 65.3 in | 67.7 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3254 lb. | 273 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.6 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.3 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.6 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.9 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 49.1 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 35.6 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.9 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 59.6 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
2017 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-5.
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |