| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-3 | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 112.9 in | -11.7 in |
| Length | 168.3 in | 202.9 in | -34.6 in |
| Width | 69.6 in | 76.2 in | -6.6 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 60.7 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2809 lb. | 4015 lb. | -1206 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.9 in | -4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 56.3 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 56.9 in | -6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 55.8 in | -6.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.1 in | -3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mazda CX-3.
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |