Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 105.7 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 181.0 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 70.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 58.1 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3457 lb. | 3102 lb. | 355 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.3 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.2 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 52.4 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.4 in | 4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.1 in | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.5 in | 0.0 in | 30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.4 ft3 | 15.4 | 29 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 55.5 ft3 |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review |