Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Chrysler 300 | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 98.0 in | 22 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 155.5 in | 41.4 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 66.7 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 58.1 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3721 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1415 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 52.8 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 50.9 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 51.2 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 46.8 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 34.8 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.2 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler 300 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Roomy and comfortable see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
vast space see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Tons of room in the front seat. I am tall and I still have the seat adjusted in the middle, not all the way back, with lots of head room and leg room to spare. The passenger side is even better. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
The back seats have just as much room as the front seats. They fit the whole family with no problems, and you can even pick up the in-laws and they will fit back there perfectly. see full Chrysler 300 review |
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 |