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Hyundai Elantra Touring (2012) vs. Mazda CX-3 (2017) Specs

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2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2017 Mazda CX-3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2017  
Model Hyundai Elantra Touring Mazda CX-3  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4600
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
146 hp@6000
146 lb-ft@2800
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 101.2 in 5.1 in
Length 176.2 in 168.3 in 7.9 in
Width 69.5 in 69.6 in -0.1 in
Height 59.8 in 60.7 in -0.9 in
Curb Weight 2969 lb. 2809 lb. 160 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 12.7 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.4 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 53.5 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 52.3 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 41.7 in 1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.2 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 50.4 in 4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 49.0 in 3.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 35.0 in 1.4 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 3.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.3 ft3 12.4 ft3 11.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.3 ft3 44.5 ft3 20.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-3

2017 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO. Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest. see full Mazda CX-3 review
2017 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable. The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference. According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows. see full Mazda CX-3 review
 

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