Model Year | 2019 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,697 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,549 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,659 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,735 kg | 1,813 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 56 L | 70 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 980 mm | 11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 958 mm | -957 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,047 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 875 L | 1,014 L | 874 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,688 L | 1,747 L | 0 L |
2019 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 2019 Mazda CX-5.
2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |