Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in | 2 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 182.6 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 69.9 in | -1 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 57.3 in | 6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3457 lb. | 2820 lb. | 637 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.3 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.2 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 43.9 in | 13.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 41.3 in | -1.9 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.4 ft3 | 13.0 | 31.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 57.9 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 |
2015 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Corolla.