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Mazda Mazda6 (2012) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda Mazda6 and 2014 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2012 Mazda Mazda6 and 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2014  
Model Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 106.3 in 3.5 in
Length 193.7 in 180.3 in 13.4 in
Width 72.4 in 70.7 in 1.7 in
Height 57.9 in 57.3 in 0.6 in
Curb Weight 3258 lb. 2799 lb. 459 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 57.2 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 55.5 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 42.2 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 37.5 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 54.4 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.9 in 53.5 in 2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 35.8 in 2.2 in
Total Legroom 80.5 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 2.5 in
Cargo Volume 16.6 ft3 12.4 ft3 4.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda6

2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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