Volkswagen Eos (2009) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2015) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Eos and 2015 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2015
Model	Volkswagen Eos	Mazda CX-5
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	106.3 in	-4.8 in
Length	173.5 in	178.7 in	-5.2 in
Width	70.5 in	72.4 in	-1.9 in
Height	56.8 in	65.7 in	-8.9 in
Curb Weight	3549 lb.	3375 lb.	174 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	14.8 gal.	-0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.5 in	40.1 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	57.5 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.0 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.8 in	39.0 in	-3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	41.5 in	55.5 in	-14 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.5 in	39.3 in	-6.8 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	-6.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.6 ft³	34.1 ft³	-27.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.5 ft³	64.8 ft³	-54.3 ft³

2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review

2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos 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

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