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Honda Odyssey (2012) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Honda Odyssey and 2015 Mazda CX-5 specs.

2012 Honda Odyssey and 2015 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2015  
Model Honda Odyssey Mazda CX-5  
Engine 3.5L V6 w/DoD
OHC-4v
184 kW@5700
339 Nm@4800
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
137 kW@5700
251 Nm@3250
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,000 mm 2,700 mm 1 mm
Length 5,154 mm 4,539 mm 1 mm
Width 2,012 mm 1,839 mm 1 mm
Height 1,737 mm 1,669 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,967 kg 1,531 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 79 L 56 L 23 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,008 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,636 mm 1,461 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,478 mm 1,402 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,041 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,003 mm 991 mm -990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,613 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,679 mm 1,364 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,039 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Headroom, Row 3 965 mm 0 mm 965 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,547 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,229 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 1,077 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Total Legroom 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,087 L 966 L -965 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 2,636 L 34.1 -32.1 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 4,205 L 1,835 L 3 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Odyssey

2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review
2011 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
6-speed automatic FWD
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-5

2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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 2015 Mazda CX-5

2015 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
2015 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
 
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