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Honda Civic (2012) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Honda Civic and 2014 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2012 Honda Civic and 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2014  
Model Honda Civic Mazda Mazda3  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7000
170 lb-ft@4400
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@5700
185 lb-ft@3250
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 106.3 in -1.2 in
Length 177.3 in 180.3 in -3 in
Width 69.0 in 70.7 in -1.7 in
Height 56.5 in 57.3 in -0.8 in
Curb Weight 2906 lb. 3004 lb. -98 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in 38.6 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 57.2 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.5 in 55.5 in -5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 42.2 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.5 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.3 in 54.4 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 53.5 in -2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 35.8 in 0.4 in
Total Legroom 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 0.2 in
Cargo Volume 12.5 ft3 12.4 ft3 0.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 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
2014 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
 
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