Trunk comparison: Dacia Jogger vs Mazda Mazda CX-5

Key Differences

The Dacia Jogger offers a significantly larger cargo space with the first row of seats upright: +7.9 in (+21%) in length compared to the Mazda CX-5. The trunk opening of the Jogger is also higher by +5.1 in (+16%), and the usable depth from the loading edge entrance to the trunk floor is nominally +1.2 in (+60%) larger (relatively very large, absolutely small).

At the narrowest point, the Jogger's trunk is wider by +6.3 in (+15%). In contrast, the Mazda's loading edge sits higher: +3.9 in (+15%) above the road (thus higher than the Jogger).

Impact on Usability

Practical consequences of these differences:

• More everyday cargo volume with upright seating: Due to the 21% longer loading surface with the first row upright, the Jogger is significantly better suited for larger luggage or longer cargo with full passenger seating (e.g., ski bags, long boxes, golf bags).
• Better loading of tall items: The Jogger's trunk opening, which is 16% higher, makes it easier to load and stand bulky, tall objects (e.g., stacked crates, furniture parts) because more vertical clearance is available.
• Wider usable area: The 15% greater width at the narrowest point in the Jogger allows storing wider items without angle or tilt maneuvers (e.g., wide boxes, folded strollers).
• Depth vs. practicality: The stated relative increase in depth (+60%) is small in absolute terms (+1.2 in). It creates a bit more space in front of the loading edge but is no substitute for significantly more cargo length. Practically, it offers hardly noticeable added benefit except with very limited loading heights.
• Loading edge height affects effort: Because the Mazda's loading edge is 3.9 in higher, lifting heavy items into the CX-5 is more strenuous than in the Jogger. The Jogger is ergonomically advantageous for frequent loading of heavy loads.
• Small deviations, low relevance: The total length with fully folded seats (Jogger +5%) and the slightly larger opening width in the Mazda (+3%) are minor differences and hardly affect everyday use.

Conclusion: The Dacia Jogger is clearly advantageous in practical use cases when it comes to wider, taller, or longer cargo with everyday operation with seats in place and when a low loading edge is important.

The Mazda CX-5 offers no comparable space advantages and has a disadvantage when handling heavy loads due to the higher loading edge; small advantages like a minimally wider opening are hardly relevant in practice.