Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 180.3 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 70.7 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 3001 lb. | 344 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.2 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.5 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 54.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 53.5 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 35.8 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is a very subjective area, but I found the seat comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.