Model Year | 2007 | 2019 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,697 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,486 mm | 4,549 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,651 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,520 kg | 1,735 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 56 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,311 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 1,006 mm | 855 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,047 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 906 L | 875 L | 31 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,634 L | 1,688 L | 0 L |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
2019 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mazda CX-5.