Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2015) Specs

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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2015 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2015
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Mazda CX-5
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	106.3 in	-3.8 in
Length	174.5 in	178.7 in	-4.2 in
Width	71.2 in	72.4 in	-1.2 in
Height	65.6 in	65.7 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	3532 lb.	59 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	14.8 gal.	2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.1 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	57.5 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.0 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.0 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	55.5 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	39.3 in	-3.5 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	-4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	34.1 ft³	-10.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	64.8 ft³	-8.7 ft³

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.

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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