Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 188.1 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.9 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 65.7 in | 55.6 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3194 lb. | 3401 lb. | -207 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.5 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 55.3 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.4 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.4 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.7 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 51.6 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 46.8 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 29.8 in | 9.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 8.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.1 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.8 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 51.4 ft3 |
2013 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | There's plenty of legroom in the rear seat, but the same can be said of most compact crossovers. Based on the official specs the Mazda has 4.4 inches more total legroom than a VW Tiguan, but to me the Tiguan's rear seat seemed slightly roomier and more comfortable owing to a higher position. The rear seat reclines in the VW and some other compact crossovers, but not in the Mazda. The Escape's rear seat is considerably less spacious than the others. Adults will fit, but with less knee room to spare. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 | 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Could use some more support on the front of the seats, the back seems to fully support me. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2013 | 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat is roomy enough for an average or above average adult, but the seats themselves could be better-- perhaps more sculpted and padded. Not nearly as comfortable as the front seats after an hour or two. I'm sure, however, that this is a common complaint on other smaller SUVs too, having tried them out at dealers, so it's not unique to Mazda. Again, a modest complaint since I'm in the driver's seat most of the time! (which is VERY comfortable, I might add, even for long drives!) see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2010 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
Very confortable seats, The stock seats hold you pretty well even in a little senmi-agressing driving. Nice position in the power seats and easy to get the just right spot. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
The adjustability of the power seat. see full Ford Mustang review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Perfect seating position for both of us. Nice cush for your tush see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Felt like seating position was "on the floor". Steering wheel had only tilt adjustment, no telescope. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
What rear seat room? see full Ford Mustang review |