Mazda Mazda3 (2012) vs. BMW X3 (2006) Specs

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2006 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Mazda Mazda3	BMW X3
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	110.1 in	-6.2 in
Length	177.4 in	179.7 in	-2.3 in
Width	69.1 in	73.0 in	-3.9 in
Height	57.9 in	66.0 in	-8.1 in
Curb Weight	2896 lb.	4023 lb.	-1127 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	17.7 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	38.1 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	55.8 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	40.2 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	55.4 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	0.0 in	52.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	35.8 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.0 ft³	30.0 ft³	-13 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	42.8 ft³	71.0 ft³	-28.2 ft³

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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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3

2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review

2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review
2006	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review

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