Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 106.4 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 179.1 in | 174.3 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 69.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 65.3 in | 52.8 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3045 lb. | 482 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.3 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.7 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.9 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 48.1 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 32.2 in | 7.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.9 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 59.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 52 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.
2008 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |