Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,488 mm | 4,580 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,321 kg | 1,361 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 953 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 909 mm | -30 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 351 L | -11 L |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic 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.