Jeep Grand Cherokee (2015) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2012) Specs

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Mazda Mazda3
Engine	6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.8 in	103.9 in	10.9 in
Length	189.8 in	177.4 in	12.4 in
Width	76.5 in	69.1 in	7.4 in
Height	69.3 in	57.9 in	11.4 in
Curb Weight	5150 lb.	3281 lb.	1869 lb.
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gal.	14.5 gal.	10.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	38.1 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.7 in	54.9 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	53.7 in	3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	42.0 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.7 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	54.0 in	4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.2 in	52.2 in	4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	36.2 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.3 ft³	17.0 ft³	19.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	42.8 ft³	25.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011	4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011	4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

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