Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@5800 161 lb-ft@4200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 177.9 in | 178.7 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 72.4 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 65.7 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3501 lb. | 3532 lb. | -31 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.0 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.7 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable to enter and exit. Very comfortable to sit in for long trips. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Looking for familly smallish SUV and our other option was a RAV-4, the CR-V felt like it had better hip and leg room in the rear. see full Honda CR-V review |
2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy enough, but materials feel cheap. Bench is very thin and hard on long trip. Good leg room, but overall not as nicely done as the VW Tiguan. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seats need another couple of inches of depth to provide anyone over six feet tall with proper thigh support. A little on the firm side after a couple of hours. Could also be improved with better lateral support. Not a deal breaker unless you expect a Volvo type lounger. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
In typical Japanese Small Car fashion, the front seats have very little thigh support for a 5ft 10inch person. The back support and position can be quite painful over 500 or more miles. This marred the ownership experience see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Headrest could not be adjusted comfortably. see full Honda CR-V review |
2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's no clear winner in rear seat room and comfort, either. The Mazda's rear seat is mounted a little lower than the Toyota's, and when sitting in it my knees are considerably closer (if still not close) to the front seat backs. Also, the Toyota's rear seat reclines, while the Mazda's does not. Neither car has air vents in the rear passenger compartment, but the RAV4 has a large vent high on the instrument panel apparently intended to push cool air into the rear seat via the ceiling. To counter these RAV4 advantages, the CX-5 offers about five inches more rear hip room. So three passengers will fit more comfortably. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While recently shopping for a new car for the first time in over 10 years, I found that driver's seats are now made with high sides. For me, a 5'1" female driver, this makes it a bit awkward getting in and out. Combined with the higher ground clearance of a compact SUV, it's not the ideal setup. The Mazda CX-5 is not as bad as others, but it's still an issue. see full Mazda CX-5 review |