Subaru Outback (2014) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2014) Specs
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2014 Subaru Outback and 2014 Mazda CX-5 Specifications
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2014 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Subaru Outback |
Mazda CX-5 |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Wagon |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
107.9 in |
106.3 in |
1.6 in |
| Length |
189.0 in |
178.7 in |
10.3 in |
| Width |
71.7 in |
72.4 in |
-0.7 in |
| Height |
65.7 in |
65.7 in |
0 in |
| Curb Weight |
3423 lb. |
3194 lb. |
229 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
14.8 gal. |
3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.8 in |
40.1 in |
0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.3 in |
57.5 in |
-1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
55.2 in |
-55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
43.0 in |
41.0 in |
2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
39.3 in |
39.0 in |
0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.1 in |
55.5 in |
0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
53.7 in |
-53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
39.3 in |
-1.5 in |
| Total Legroom |
80.8 in (over 2 rows) |
80.3 in (over 2 rows) |
0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
34.3 ft3 |
34.1 ft3 |
0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
71.3 ft3 |
64.8 ft3 |
6.5 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback
| 2015 |
Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them.
Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels.
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. 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 non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback.
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.
The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable.
see full Subaru Outback review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback
| 2014 |
4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
The front seats are very comfy, and the seat heaters are powerful and warm up quickly.
We compared the car to a 2014 Forrester, and we think the OB seats are more comfy-- they have more thigh support.
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 |
4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
The rear seats are much more comfy than in the old Outback. They took a couple of inches out of the cargo area to give the rear seat more room. The reclining seatback for the rear seats is a nice comfort as well.
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 |
4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
Minor complaint-- like every other Japanese car I've ever owned, this one also doesn't seem to understand that feet get cold. The heater is great- it provides lots of heat, and quickly. But when you you set it to floor, the hot air hits you in the lower calf, and then rises. The heat never makes it to your feet!
see full Subaru Outback review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda CX-5
| 2013 |
There's plenty of legroom in the rear seat, but the same can be said of most compact crossovers. Based on the official specs the Mazda has 4.4 inches more total legroom than a VW Tiguan, but to me the Tiguan's rear seat seemed slightly roomier and more comfortable owing to a higher position. The rear seat reclines in the VW and some other compact crossovers, but not in the Mazda. The Escape's rear seat is considerably less spacious than the others. Adults will fit, but with less knee room to spare.
see full Mazda CX-5 review |
| 2014 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
| 2013 |
There's no clear winner in rear seat room and comfort, either. The Mazda's rear seat is mounted a little lower than the Toyota's, and when sitting in it my knees are considerably closer (if still not close) to the front seat backs. Also, the Toyota's rear seat reclines, while the Mazda's does not. Neither car has air vents in the rear passenger compartment, but the RAV4 has a large vent high on the instrument panel apparently intended to push cool air into the rear seat via the ceiling. To counter these RAV4 advantages, the CX-5 offers about five inches more rear hip room. So three passengers will fit more comfortably.
see full Mazda CX-5 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda CX-5
| 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 |
| 2014 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 |
4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While recently shopping for a new car for the first time in over 10 years, I found that driver's seats are now made with high sides. For me, a 5'1" female driver, this makes it a bit awkward getting in and out. Combined with the higher ground clearance of a compact SUV, it's not the ideal setup. The Mazda CX-5 is not as bad as others, but it's still an issue.
see full Mazda CX-5 review |
| 2013 |
4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Could use some more support on the front of the seats, the back seems to fully support me.
see full Mazda CX-5 review |
| 2013 |
4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat is roomy enough for an average or above average adult, but the seats themselves could be better-- perhaps more sculpted and padded. Not nearly as comfortable as the front seats after an hour or two. I'm sure, however, that this is a common complaint on other smaller SUVs too, having tried them out at dealers, so it's not unique to Mazda. Again, a modest complaint since I'm in the driver's seat most of the time! (which is VERY comfortable, I might add, even for long drives!)
see full Mazda CX-5 review |
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