Mazda CX-5 (2020) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2012) Specs

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2020 Mazda CX-5 and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2020	2012
Model	Mazda CX-5	Chevrolet Traverse
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.2 in	118.9 in	-12.7 in
Length	179.1 in	205.0 in	-25.9 in
Width	72.5 in	78.4 in	-5.9 in
Height	65.3 in	70.4 in	-5.1 in
Curb Weight	3825 lb.	5066 lb.	-1241 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.8 gal.	22.0 gal.	-7.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	40.4 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	62.0 in	-4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	59.1 in	-3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	41.3 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.4 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	61.3 in	-6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.3 in	57.8 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.6 in	36.8 in	2.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	-30.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.9 ft³	24.4 ft³	6.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	30.9	68.8 ft³	-37.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	59.6 ft³	116.4 ft³	-56.8 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.

2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

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