Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Chevrolet Spark | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
1.2L I4 DOHC-4v 84 hp@6400 83 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 93.5 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 144.7 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 62.9 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 61.0 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2359 lb. | 2269 lb. | 90 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 9.2 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 50.7 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 48.0 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.0 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 49.7 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 47.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.2 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 31.2 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2014 Chevrolet Spark Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Actually, just room. The firm, thinly padded rear seat provides minimal comfort. But there's more rear legroom than in quite a few larger cars. A Ford Focus, two size classes up, offers two fewer inches. Chevrolet's own Cruze offers just a few tenths of a inch more. see full Chevrolet Spark review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark.