Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Ford Escape | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,437 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,750 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,550 kg | 1,476 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 62 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 904 mm | -903 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) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 827 L | -507 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 29.2 | -28.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 1,877 L | 1 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 |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |