Volkswagen Passat (2016) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2019) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Passat and 2019 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2019
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Mazda CX-5
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	106.2 in	4.2 in
Length	191.6 in	179.1 in	12.5 in
Width	72.2 in	72.5 in	-0.3 in
Height	58.5 in	65.3 in	-6.8 in
Curb Weight	3481 lb.	3825 lb.	-344 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.8 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	39.7 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	57.1 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.0 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	54.8 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.6 in	-0.5 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	30.9 ft³	-15 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	59.6 ft³	-43.7 ft³

2016 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat.

2019 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

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