Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Mazda CX-5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 179.3 in | 6.9 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 72.4 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 65.7 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3212 lb. | 38 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.5 in | -3.1 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 | 36.5 in | 39.0 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.7 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.3 in | -5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -22.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | -53.4 ft3 |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2016 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 |