| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-3 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 112.6 in | -11.4 in |
| Length | 168.3 in | 198.3 in | -30 in |
| Width | 69.6 in | 78.9 in | -9.3 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 70.0 in | -9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2809 lb. | 4457 lb. | -1648 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 41.4 in | -3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 61.5 in | -8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 57.3 in | -5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.6 in | -3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 61.0 in | -10.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 56.8 in | -7.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 39.5 in | -4.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -36.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 43.9 ft3 | -31.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.5 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -37.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-3.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.