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2015 Mazda CX-5 and 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-5 | Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 150 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
| Length | 178.7 in | 175.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 57.4 in | 8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3194 lb. | 2920 lb. | 274 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.2 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.0 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 51.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.1 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.8 ft3 | 47.2 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-5
| 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 | ||
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 | ||
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review | |
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