Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2015) Specs

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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2015 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2015
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Mazda Mazda3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	106.3 in	-3.8 in
Length	174.5 in	175.6 in	-1.1 in
Width	71.2 in	70.7 in	0.5 in
Height	65.6 in	57.3 in	8.3 in
Curb Weight	3404 lb.	2999 lb.	405 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.6 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	57.2 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	42.2 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.6 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	54.4 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	35.8 in	0 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	20.2 ft³	3.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	47.1 ft³	9 ft³

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.

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