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2014 Kia Cadenza and 2013 Mazda CX-5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Cadenza | Mazda CX-5 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.0 in | 106.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Length | 195.5 in | 178.7 in | 16.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 65.7 in | -7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 3194 lb. | 474 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.5 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.7 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -18.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | -48.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Cadenza
| 2014 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda CX-5
| 2013 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | |
| 2013 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda CX-5
| 2013 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 |
| 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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