Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,750 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 1,821 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 76 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 968 mm | -967 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) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 569 L | -249 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 20.1 | -19.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 20.1 | -18.1 L |
2015 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 Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |