TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-5
2012 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year
Comment
2013
There's plenty of legroom in the rear seat, but the same can be said of most compact crossovers. Based on the official specs the Mazda has 4.4 inches more total legroom than a VW Tiguan, but to me the Tiguan's rear seat seemed slightly roomier and more comfortable owing to a higher position. The rear seat reclines in the VW and some other compact crossovers, but not in the Mazda. The Escape's rear seat is considerably less spacious than the others. Adults will fit, but with less knee room to spare.
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2012 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year
Body/Powertrain
Comment
2013
4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat is roomy enough for an average or above average adult, but the seats themselves could be better-- perhaps more sculpted and padded. Not nearly as comfortable as the front seats after an hour or two. I'm sure, however, that this is a common complaint on other smaller SUVs too, having tried them out at dealers, so it's not unique to Mazda. Again, a modest complaint since I'm in the driver's seat most of the time! (which is VERY comfortable, I might add, even for long drives!)
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2013
4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Could use some more support on the front of the seats, the back seems to fully support me.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year
Comment
2015
According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this.
You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T.
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2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year
Body/Powertrain
Comment
2013
4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too.
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2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year
Body/Powertrain
Comment
2013
4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt.
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