Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6500 209 Nm@4700 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,549 mm | 4,580 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,326 kg | 1,361 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 50 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 953 mm | -11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 841 mm | 909 mm | -68 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 351 L | 68 L |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra 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.