Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in | 2 in |
Length | 181.5 in | 184.1 in | -2.6 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 74.4 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 64.2 in | 67.9 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3727 lb. | -394 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.5 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 55.8 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.6 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 58.6 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 55.0 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 36.8 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.1 in | 34.8 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.2 in | 53.9 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 44.6 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.7 in | 31.3 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 106.6 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.4 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great, height adjustable driver seat, with good lumbar support. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Second row seats have lots of room, can slide fore and aft, and can recline. The passenger seats up in a chair-like posture, with great support for thighs. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of rear seat room, and the second row seats can slide back/forth and recline. Third row is reserved for small children, however. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Can easily and comfortably seat six (6!) adults in a small package with storage space remaining. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear doors are the sliding type, which is the most practical (and brilliant) type of rear doors for children. I also like the fact that the middle seats recline and slide, they have storage under the cushions, and a third row of usable seating! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very practical and roomy for the size of car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, everything to hand see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
six seats, what else can i say see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Flexible layout. Individual captains chairs in the middle row provides ample space. 3rd row is best left for kids under pre teens, but a short trip would be ok for adults. 2nd and 3rd rows seats can be folded down flat individually. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight fit once the front seats are slid back. Third row is useless if the second row is slid back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |