Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Pontiac G5 | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6100 150 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.5 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 179.8 in | -24.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 67.5 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 55.6 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 2991 lb. | -685 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.1 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 53.1 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 49.4 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.0 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 49.3 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 46.3 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 32.2 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |