| Model Year | 2021 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-5 | Ford Transit Connect | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 120.6 in | -14.4 in |
| Length | 179.1 in | 189.7 in | -10.6 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 72.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 72.0 in | -6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3552 lb. | 3979 lb. | -427 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 46.9 in | -7.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 45.1 in | -6.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 58.5 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.5 in | -3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -32.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.9 | 58.9 ft3 | -28 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 59.6 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -44.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mazda CX-5.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect.