Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.1 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 179.7 in | -4.1 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 66.0 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2999 lb. | 4067 lb. | -1068 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.8 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.2 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.4 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 35.8 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.2 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.1 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -23.9 ft3 |
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.
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 |