Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@5600 377 Nm@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,823 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,816 mm | 1,669 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,996 kg | 1,602 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 91 L | 56 L | 35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,019 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 991 mm | -11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 836 mm | 998 mm | -162 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 871 mm | 0 mm | 871 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,466 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 744 mm | 0 mm | 744 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,639 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 255 L | 966 L | -711 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,311 L | 34.1 | -33.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,515 L | 1,835 L | 1 L |
2012 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |