Model Year | 2021 | 2015 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
|
Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 180.3 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.7 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.3 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3020 lb. | 3001 lb. | 19 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.2 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.5 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 54.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 53.5 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.8 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
2021 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2021 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra.
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.