Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Mazda CX-5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,539 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,669 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,583 kg | 1,449 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 56 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,019 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 991 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 966 L | -558 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 1,835 L | 13.4 |
2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon 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 |