Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 185 lb-ft@3250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 106.3 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 179.1 in | 176.2 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 69.5 in | 3 in |
Height | 65.3 in | 59.8 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 2969 lb. | 558 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.4 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.9 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.5 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 52.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.4 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.9 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 59.6 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
2017 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-5.
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |