Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,824 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,679 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,702 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,813 kg | 1,360 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 50 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,496 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 955 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 909 mm | -908 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 912 L | 572 L | 340 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,951 L | 1,334 L | 0 L |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge 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.