Hyundai Sonata (2015) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2015) Specs

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2015 Hyundai Sonata and 2015 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2015
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Mazda Mazda3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	106.3 in	4.1 in
Length	191.1 in	180.3 in	10.8 in
Width	73.4 in	70.7 in	2.7 in
Height	58.1 in	57.3 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	3505 lb.	2947 lb.	558 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	38.6 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	57.2 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	55.5 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	42.2 in	3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	37.5 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	54.4 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	53.5 in	2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	35.8 in	-0.2 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	3.1 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	12.4 ft³	3.9 ft³

2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata.

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

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