| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2015 Mazda CX-5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Mazda CX-5 | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
|
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Length | 182.2 in | 178.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 72.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 65.7 in | -8.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3082 lb. | 3375 lb. | -293 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.5 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | -49.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-5
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-5
| 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 |
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.
