Hyundai Sonata (2014) vs. Mazda CX-3 (2017) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2017 Mazda CX-3 specs.
2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2017 Mazda CX-3 Specifications
| Model Year |
2014 |
2017 |
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| Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
Mazda CX-3 |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
110.0 in |
101.2 in |
8.8 in |
| Length |
189.8 in |
168.3 in |
21.5 in |
| Width |
72.2 in |
69.6 in |
2.6 in |
| Height |
57.9 in |
60.7 in |
-2.8 in |
| Curb Weight |
3245 lb. |
2809 lb. |
436 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
12.7 gal. |
5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.0 in |
38.4 in |
1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.9 in |
53.5 in |
4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.2 in |
52.3 in |
2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
45.5 in |
41.7 in |
3.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
37.2 in |
0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.7 in |
50.4 in |
6.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.9 in |
49.0 in |
5.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
34.6 in |
35.0 in |
-0.4 in |
| Total Legroom |
80.1 in (over 2 rows) |
76.7 in (over 2 rows) |
3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.4 ft3 |
12.4 ft3 |
4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
16.4 ft3 |
44.5 ft3 |
-28.1 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
| 2015 |
According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this.
You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T.
see full Hyundai Sonata review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too.
see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt.
see full Hyundai Sonata review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-3
| 2016 |
The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring.
The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO.
Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest.
see full Mazda CX-3 review |
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable.
The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference.
According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows.
see full Mazda CX-3 review |
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