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Subaru Legacy (2015) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Subaru Legacy and 2016 Mazda CX-5 specs.

2015 Subaru Legacy and 2016 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year 2015 2016  
Model Subaru Legacy Mazda CX-5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 106.3 in 2 in
Length 188.8 in 179.3 in 9.5 in
Width 72.4 in 72.4 in 0 in
Height 59.0 in 65.7 in -6.7 in
Curb Weight 3468 lb. 3212 lb. 256 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 14.8 gal. 3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.1 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.1 in 57.5 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 55.2 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 41.0 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.0 in 39.0 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.3 in 55.5 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 53.7 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 39.3 in -1.2 in
Total Legroom 81 in (over 2 rows) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 34.1 ft3 -19.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.0 ft3 64.8 ft3 -49.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Legacy

2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still. This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner. The top trim level includes rear air vents. see full Subaru Legacy review
2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Legacy

2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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