Model Year | 2020 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,697 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,549 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,659 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,735 kg | 1,649 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 56 L | 70 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 953 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,047 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 875 L | 462 L | 413 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,688 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
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.
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |