Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 108.3 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 180.5 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 68.9 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 63.6 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3825 lb. | 3417 lb. | 408 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 53.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.5 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 57.8 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.4 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.5 | 44.4 ft3 | -17.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -16.6 ft3 |
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda5.