Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 179.1 in | 180.3 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2923 lb. | 3100 lb. | -177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.2 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.5 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.5 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.4 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.5 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 35.8 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda3.