How Many Seats MAZDA CX-5 Models Offer, From Two to Eight

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Knowing how many seats Mazda CX-5 models have is often the first filter for shoppers, and the answer shifts from one model to the next. The Mazda CX-5 seats five, while the rest of the lineup runs from the two-seat Mazda MX-5 Miata up to the Mazda CX-90 with room for as many as eight. North Penn Mazda ranks every model by capacity so you can rule out what will not fit your household.

MAZDA MX-5 Miata: Two Seats, No Compromise

Two passengers, two doors, and rear-wheel drive define the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Its Skyactiv®-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder produces 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque, with a six-speed manual transmission standard. That seat count is the trade for a 2,366-lb roadster.

MAZDA3: Five Seats in Sedan or Hatchback Form

Five seats arrive with the Mazda3, which splits into a sedan holding 13.2 cubic feet of trunk space and a hatchback holding 20.1 cubic feet. Either one pairs a 186-horsepower Skyactiv®-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder with available turbocharged power reaching 250 horsepower on premium fuel.

MAZDA CX-5: Five Seats With Room to Spare

The Mazda CX-5 also carries five, and the redesigned version stretches 4.5 inches longer, so the second row stops feeling like an afterthought. Cargo volume reaches 33.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 66.5 cubic feet with them folded. Its Skyactiv®-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder produces 187 horsepower with i-Activ AWD® standard.

MAZDA CX-30: Five Seats and Standard i-ACTIV AWD®

Standard i-Activ AWD® on every trim sets the Mazda CX-30 apart from most subcompact crossovers, and it still seats five. Cargo room measures 20.2 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 45.2 cubic feet with them folded, which covers a weekend without a roof box.

MAZDA CX-50: Five Seats Built With Adventure in Mind

Wider than the Mazda CX-30, the Mazda CX-50 seats five and tows up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped. The hybrid version of this new Mazda model produces 219 horsepower through an e-CVT with standard e-AWD.

MAZDA CX-70: Five Seats Backed by Turbocharged Inline-Six Power

Two rows and five seats define the Mazda CX-70, which pairs a 60/40 split fold-down second-row bench with a turbocharged e-Skyactiv®-G 3.3-liter inline-six. That engine produces 280 horsepower on regular fuel, while the available Turbo S trims reach 340 horsepower on premium fuel.

MAZDA CX-90: Seven or Eight Seats

Topping the ranking is the Mazda CX-90, which seats seven with second-row captain’s chairs or eight with a bench. Its e-Skyactiv®-G 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six produces 280 horsepower, and towing reaches 5,000 lbs when properly equipped.

Find the Right Seat Count at North Penn MAZDA

Start with the number of passengers you carry each week, then let cargo space and drivetrain break the tie. Our Mazda dealership in Colmar, PA, can walk you through the lineup. Mazda financing can be arranged around the model that fits.