Mazda CX-5 (2016) vs. Honda Pilot (2012) Specs

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2016 Mazda CX-5 and 2012 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2016	2012
Model	Mazda CX-5	Honda Pilot
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	109.2 in	-2.9 in
Length	179.3 in	191.4 in	-12.1 in
Width	72.4 in	78.5 in	-6.1 in
Height	65.7 in	71.0 in	-5.3 in
Curb Weight	3589 lb.	4497 lb.	-908 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.8 gal.	21.0 gal.	-6.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	61.5 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.6 in	-3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	41.4 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	62.2 in	-6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	56.9 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.5 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.2 in	-38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	58.9 in	-58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.4 in	-48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.1 in	-32.1 in
Total Legroom	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	112 in (over 3 rows)	-31.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.1 ft³	18.0 ft³	16.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.1	47.7 ft³	-13.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.8 ft³	87.0 ft³	-22.2 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Pilot

2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review
2011	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review
2011	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review

2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review
2012	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review
2011	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review

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