Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,610 mm | 4,641 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,755 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,631 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,512 kg | 1,540 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 63 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,344 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 894 mm | 935 mm | -41 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 942 mm | 899 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,250 mm | 1,265 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,039 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 780 mm | 704 mm | 76 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,708 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,695 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 422 L | -102 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 1,025 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 2,056 L | 0 L |
2007 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
2007 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 |
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.