Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 209 kW@6200 344 Nm@5000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,714 mm | 4,580 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,361 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 980 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 953 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 909 mm | -38 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 396 L | 351 L | 45 L |
2013 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX 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.