Mazda CX-3 (2016) vs. Honda Civic (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Mazda CX-3 and 2012 Honda Civic specs.
2016 Mazda CX-3 and 2012 Honda Civic Specifications
Model Year |
2016 |
2012 |
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Model |
Mazda CX-3 |
Honda Civic |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
101.2 in |
105.1 in |
-3.9 in |
Length |
168.3 in |
177.3 in |
-9 in |
Width |
69.6 in |
69.0 in |
0.6 in |
Height |
60.7 in |
56.5 in |
4.2 in |
Curb Weight |
2809 lb. |
2608 lb. |
201 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
12.7 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
-0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.4 in |
39.0 in |
-0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
53.5 in |
56.6 in |
-3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
52.3 in |
50.5 in |
1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
41.7 in |
42.0 in |
-0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.2 in |
37.1 in |
0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
50.4 in |
53.3 in |
-2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
49.0 in |
51.4 in |
-2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
35.0 in |
36.2 in |
-1.2 in |
Total Legroom |
76.7 in (over 2 rows) |
78.2 in (over 2 rows) |
-1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
12.4 ft3 |
12.5 ft3 |
-0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
44.5 ft3 |
12.5 ft3 |
32 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-3
2016 |
The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring.
The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO.
Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest.
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2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable.
The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference.
According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic
2013 |
Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned.
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2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 |
2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord.
see full Honda Civic review |
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