Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 106.2 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 179.1 in | 9.7 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 72.5 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 65.3 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3693 lb. | 1018 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 57.1 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 54.8 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.6 in | -4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 59.6 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg 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.