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2014 Mazda Mazda3 and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda3 | BMW 3-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 180.3 in | 178.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 55.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2799 lb. | 3340 lb. | -541 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3
| 2014 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3
| 2014 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 |
| 2014 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
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