Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Mazda CX-5 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 106.3 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 181.3 in | 178.7 in | 2.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.4 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 65.7 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3207 lb. | 3194 lb. | 13 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.5 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 55.2 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.0 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 39.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.5 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.7 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.8 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.8 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
2006 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD |
Most space in its class. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
very roomy, i dont feel cramped in see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
You have a lot of space in front seat that you do not feel too tight that you cannot move. It is very rommy and also in the back too. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There`s LOT`S of head and leg room...enough said! see full Saturn VUE review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
It is easy to get in and out of. see full Saturn VUE review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Being only 140 pounds the seats provide good posture. see full Saturn VUE review |
2006 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Too hard. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It need more lumbar support. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough leg room. Back seat is not cushioned sufficiently for comfort. Backseat rest is to upright with minimal adjustments see full Saturn VUE review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not the most comfortable front seats. see full Saturn VUE review |
2014 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | There's plenty of legroom in the rear seat, but the same can be said of most compact crossovers. Based on the official specs the Mazda has 4.4 inches more total legroom than a VW Tiguan, but to me the Tiguan's rear seat seemed slightly roomier and more comfortable owing to a higher position. The rear seat reclines in the VW and some other compact crossovers, but not in the Mazda. The Escape's rear seat is considerably less spacious than the others. Adults will fit, but with less knee room to spare. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2014 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | There's no clear winner in rear seat room and comfort, either. The Mazda's rear seat is mounted a little lower than the Toyota's, and when sitting in it my knees are considerably closer (if still not close) to the front seat backs. Also, the Toyota's rear seat reclines, while the Mazda's does not. Neither car has air vents in the rear passenger compartment, but the RAV4 has a large vent high on the instrument panel apparently intended to push cool air into the rear seat via the ceiling. To counter these RAV4 advantages, the CX-5 offers about five inches more rear hip room. So three passengers will fit more comfortably. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2014 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2014 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While recently shopping for a new car for the first time in over 10 years, I found that driver's seats are now made with high sides. For me, a 5'1" female driver, this makes it a bit awkward getting in and out. Combined with the higher ground clearance of a compact SUV, it's not the ideal setup. The Mazda CX-5 is not as bad as others, but it's still an issue. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2013 | 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Could use some more support on the front of the seats, the back seems to fully support me. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2013 | 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat is roomy enough for an average or above average adult, but the seats themselves could be better-- perhaps more sculpted and padded. Not nearly as comfortable as the front seats after an hour or two. I'm sure, however, that this is a common complaint on other smaller SUVs too, having tried them out at dealers, so it's not unique to Mazda. Again, a modest complaint since I'm in the driver's seat most of the time! (which is VERY comfortable, I might add, even for long drives!) see full Mazda CX-5 review |