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BMW 3-Series (2023) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2012) Specs

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2023 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2023 2012  
Model BMW 3-Series Mazda Mazda3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 103.9 in 8.3 in
Length 185.9 in 180.9 in 5 in
Width 71.9 in 69.1 in 2.8 in
Height 56.8 in 57.9 in -1.1 in
Curb Weight 3536 lb. 2872 lb. 664 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.6 gal. 14.5 gal. 1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 38.1 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.0 in 54.9 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.7 in -53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 42.0 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.4 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.6 in 54.0 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.2 in -52.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.2 in 36.2 in -1 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 78.2 in (over 2 rows) -1 in
Cargo Volume 16.9 ft3 11.8 ft3 5.1 ft3

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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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