Mazda CX-5 (2015) vs. Hyundai Kona (2019) Specs

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2015 Mazda CX-5 and 2019 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2015	2019
Model	Mazda CX-5	Hyundai Kona
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,601 mm	0 mm
Length	4,539 mm	4,166 mm	0 mm
Width	1,839 mm	1,801 mm	0 mm
Height	1,669 mm	1,549 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,602 kg	1,477 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	56 L	50 L	6 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,019 mm	1,006 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,461 mm	1,410 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,402 mm	1,354 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,041 mm	1,054 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	991 mm	960 mm	31 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,410 mm	1,384 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,364 mm	1,326 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	998 mm	879 mm	119 mm
Total Legroom	2,040 mm (over 2 rows)	1,933 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	966 L	544 L	422 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,835 L	1,297 L	0 L

2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's no clear winner in rear seat room and comfort, either. The Mazda's rear seat is mounted a little lower than the Toyota's, and when sitting in it my knees are considerably closer (if still not close) to the front seat backs. Also, the Toyota's rear seat reclines, while the Mazda's does not. Neither car has air vents in the rear passenger compartment, but the RAV4 has a large vent high on the instrument panel apparently intended to push cool air into the rear seat via the ceiling. To counter these RAV4 advantages, the CX-5 offers about five inches more rear hip room. So three passengers will fit more comfortably. see full Mazda CX-5 review

2015 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

2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	While recently shopping for a new car for the first time in over 10 years, I found that driver's seats are now made with high sides. For me, a 5'1" female driver, this makes it a bit awkward getting in and out. Combined with the higher ground clearance of a compact SUV, it's not the ideal setup. The Mazda CX-5 is not as bad as others, but it's still an issue. see full Mazda CX-5 review

2019 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review

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