Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
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 | 2,751 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,597 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,750 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 1,407 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 59 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 899 mm | -898 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 942 mm | 0 mm | 942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,039 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 775 mm | 0 mm | 775 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 436 L | -116 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 15.4 | -13.4 L |
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 |
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2013 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 |