Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Mazda CX-5 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.2 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 179.1 in | 9.6 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 72.5 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 65.3 in | -7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3375 lb. | 3563 lb. | -188 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.1 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.2 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.0 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.8 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.3 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.6 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 59.6 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2018 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 2018 Mazda CX-5.