Honda Fit (2007) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2012) Specs

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2007 Honda Fit and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2012
Model	Honda Fit	Mazda Mazda3
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	96.5 in	103.9 in	-7.4 in
Length	157.4 in	177.4 in	-20 in
Width	66.2 in	69.1 in	-2.9 in
Height	60.0 in	57.9 in	2.1 in
Curb Weight	2432 lb.	2896 lb.	-464 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.8 gal.	14.5 gal.	-3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	38.1 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	54.9 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.2 in	53.7 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	42.0 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	37.7 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	50.6 in	54.0 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	52.2 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	36.2 in	-2.5 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.3 ft³	17.0 ft³	4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.9 ft³	42.8 ft³	-0.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Honda Fit

2007 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Works for me, this is personal see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	so spacious,i like the compartement in the dashboard,in front of the transmission lever. see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	so spacious.indeed. see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Two large adults fit well see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear-facing child seat fits inside with room to spare for the front seats. Easier to get in and out of (and get children in and out of) than larger cars due to design of the body and door. see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Roomier than I thought for a subcompacy see full Honda Fit review

2007 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Small. Ok for 2 kids but not adequate for 3. (or at least my 3...) see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Smaller than the Scion xB. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	No seat height adjustment makes my bad back scream on longer drives. No lumbar support. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The seats are reasonably comfortable but there is insufficient lumbar support. If you are middle-aged or older and have lower back trouble you may be uncomfortable on drives over 1-2 hours. There is no height adjustment for the drivers seat. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Zero lumbar support results in a sore back on longer trips. see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No dead pedal. Awkward accelerator pedal. see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	We don't think there would be room for two rear-facing car seats in the back, and I frequently have to sit in the back to let larger people sit in the front seat. see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Driver armrest is uncomfortable. lack of an inside arm rest see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plain and simply uncomfortable see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too small for passengers see full Honda Fit review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011	4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011	4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

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