Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Honda Civic | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 104.3 in | 4 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 174.8 in | 5.7 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 68.9 in | 0 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 53.5 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3457 lb. | 2593 lb. | 864 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.0 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.6 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.1 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 49.2 in | 8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 30.3 in | 9.1 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) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.4 ft3 | 11.5 | 32.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 | 59.4 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review |