Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mazda CX-5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,669 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,476 kg | 1,449 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 56 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 991 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 998 mm | -94 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 966 L | -139 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,835 L | 0 L |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape 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 |