Trunk comparison: Mazda Mazda CX-5 vs Durchschnitt SUV
Key Statement
The most noticeable difference is that the Mazda CX‑5 offers a trunk that is 4.3 in or
than the average SUV when the first row of seats is upright. The other differences are much smaller: with the seats folded down, the CX‑5 is only 3.5 in (6%) longer, the trunk opening is 0.8 in (3%) higher, the narrowest width in the cargo area is 0.8 in (2%) larger, the loading edge is 0.4 in (1%) higher, and the depth (loading edge to trunk floor) as well as the width of the trunk opening are the same size as the average.
Impact on Usability
The 13% larger cargo area with the first row of seats upright noticeably improves everyday usability because longer items can be transported without folding down seats. This is practical for skis, longer boxes, slatted frames, or other bulky but not particularly tall loads: seats need to be folded down or items stored at an angle less often. Folding down the seats also provides +6% more volume, but this increase is moderate and only slightly changes usability compared to the average. A trunk opening that is 0.8 in higher makes loading taller or bulkier items slightly easier, the 0.8 in wider narrowest width can help with wider cargo but is not a major advantage. The loading edge being 0.4 in higher makes lifting heavy loads minimally more strenuous, noticeable in practice only with very heavy regular loading tasks. The unchanged depth and equally wide opening mean there are no disadvantages or advantages in these areas compared to the average. In short: The Mazda CX‑5 scores especially if you often need to transport longer items without folding down the rear seat. For all other loading requirements, the differences are minor.