Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.3 in | -6 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 187.8 in | -8.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 69.8 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 65.7 in | 58.1 in | 7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3212 lb. | 3458 lb. | -246 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 16.3 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 56.7 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.9 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.5 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.4 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 41.0 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.1 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.8 ft3 | 41.0 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2016 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 |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |