| Model Year | 2021 | 2017 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-3 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,275 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,768 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,542 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,274 kg | 2,022 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 70 L | -22 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,052 mm | 974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,031 mm | 944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,280 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,245 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 1,003 mm | 888 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 351 L | 595 L | -244 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 1,243 L | 11.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,260 L | 2,313 L | -1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mazda CX-3.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.