Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 150 lb-ft@4000 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 4,105 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,669 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,457 kg | 1,169 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 56 L | 40 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 991 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 876 mm | 122 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 966 L | 583 L | 383 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,835 L | 1,623 L | 0 L |
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 |
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review |