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Dodge Challenger (2012) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Dodge Challenger and 2014 Mazda CX-5 specs.

2012 Dodge Challenger and 2014 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2014  
Model Dodge Challenger Mazda CX-5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.0 in 106.3 in 9.7 in
Length 197.7 in 178.7 in 19 in
Width 75.7 in 72.4 in 3.3 in
Height 57.0 in 65.7 in -8.7 in
Curb Weight 3719 lb. 3194 lb. 525 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 14.8 gal. 4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 40.1 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.2 in 57.5 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.7 in 55.2 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.0 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 39.0 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 55.5 in -1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 53.7 in -2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.6 in 39.3 in -6.7 in
Total Legroom 74.6 in (over 2 rows) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) -5.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.2 ft3 34.1 ft3 -17.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.2 ft3 64.8 ft3 -48.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

2012 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 2dr Coupe 375-horsepower 5.7L V8
6-speed manual RWD
I am a large person, being 6'4" tall and about 250 lbs. This car fits me great, with plenty of room and comfort. I am the driver always (I live alone) and don't often have anyone else with me, although on occasion, I have a passenger. Even with large passengers there is plenty of room in the interior. I have a couple of inches of head room, which is pretty unique. Most cars require me to recline the seat a notch or two in order to avoid having my head in the headliner. I DID NOT purchase a vehicle with a sunroof. That device eats up 2 inches of head room, and I would be right there. Besides, we get a lot of rain here on the coast and I would be afraid of leaks. The seats are supportive, and I have the 6 way power driver's seat. It is easily adjustable for position and has the adjustable lumbar support. I cannot imagine anyone not being able to be comfortable. There is also plenty of leg room in the front seats. The back seats are useful in a pinch, but if I had a family, this would likely not be the best choice of vehicle for me. Although I love driving it, and looking at it! see full Dodge Challenger review
2012 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Coupe 372-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
While probably OK for short trips, but would not be comfortable for longer cruise even for small passengers see full Dodge Challenger review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda CX-5

2014 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
2014 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2013 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda CX-5

2014 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2014 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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