Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@7000 163 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 175.6 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 70.7 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 64.7 in | 57.3 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3305 lb. | 2797 lb. | 508 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 57.2 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.4 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.8 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.2 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 |
2013 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review |
2013 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review |
2014 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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |