| Model Year | 2021 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-3 | Toyota Avalon | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 111.0 in | -9.8 in |
| Length | 168.3 in | 197.2 in | -28.9 in |
| Width | 69.6 in | 72.8 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2809 lb. | 3495 lb. | -686 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 59.4 in | -5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 58.2 in | -7.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 56.2 in | -7.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 40.9 in | -5.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mazda CX-3.
| 2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |