Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Mazda CX-5 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,697 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 4,549 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,605 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,616 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 56 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 991 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 1,006 mm | 860 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,047 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 875 L | 74 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 1,688 L | 0 L |
2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback 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.