Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Subaru Outback | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 4,793 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,669 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,457 kg | 1,510 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 56 L | 64 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 993 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 861 mm | 137 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 966 L | 949 L | 17 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,835 L | 1,875 L | 0 L |
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 |
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 |
2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |