Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 175.6 in | 3.4 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.3 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 2999 lb. | 444 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.6 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.5 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.6 in | 4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.5 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.8 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 0.0 in | 40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 20.2 | 11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.