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BMW 3-Series (2019) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2012) Specs

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2019 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2019 2012  
Model BMW 3-Series Mazda Mazda3  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
248 hp@5200
258 lb-ft@1450
turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
263 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,850 mm 2,639 mm 0 mm
Length 4,717 mm 4,595 mm 0 mm
Width 1,826 mm 1,755 mm 0 mm
Height 1,443 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,628 kg 1,477 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 59 L 55 L 4 L
Headroom, Row 1 983 mm 968 mm 15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,422 mm 1,394 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,364 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,067 mm 1,067 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 950 mm 5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,387 mm 1,372 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,326 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 894 mm 919 mm -25 mm
Total Legroom 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 479 L 334 L 145 L

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 
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