Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,697 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,549 mm | 4,506 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,659 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,735 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 56 L | 55 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 958 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 919 mm | -918 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,047 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 875 L | 481 L | 394 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,688 L | 1,212 L | 0 L |
2020 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mazda CX-5.
2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |