Model Year | 2020 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | BMW 3-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 108.7 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 179.1 in | 178.2 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 71.5 in | 1 in |
Height | 65.3 in | 55.8 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3541 lb. | 3462 lb. | 79 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.5 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.4 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.5 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.1 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 34.6 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.9 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 59.6 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
2020 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mazda CX-5.
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |