Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.2 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 179.1 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 72.5 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.3 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2745 lb. | 3563 lb. | -818 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.8 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.1 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.2 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.0 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.8 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 55.3 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.6 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 59.6 ft3 | -47.3 ft3 |
2013 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2013 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla 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.