Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 117 kW@6000 221 Nm@4000 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 71 kW@5200 142 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,750 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 1,395 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 43 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 848 mm | -847 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) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 697 L | -377 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 24.6 | -23.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 1,775 L | 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 |
2017 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review |
2017 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review |
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