Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Hyundai Azera | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 106.3 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 180.3 in | 12.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 57.3 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3629 lb. | 3001 lb. | 628 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.2 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.5 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.2 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.4 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.5 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.8 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera 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.