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Mazda Mazda3 (2012) vs. Chevrolet HHR (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2008 Chevrolet HHR specs.

2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2008 Chevrolet HHR Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Chevrolet HHR  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
263 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5900
222 lb-ft@1650
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 103.5 in 0.4 in
Length 177.4 in 176.2 in 1.2 in
Width 69.1 in 69.2 in -0.1 in
Height 57.9 in 65.2 in -7.3 in
Curb Weight 3281 lb. 3353 lb. -72 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 16.2 gal. -1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 39.5 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.9 in 53.5 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 50.1 in 3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 40.6 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 39.6 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.0 in 52.7 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.2 in 50.6 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 39.5 in -3.3 in
Total Legroom 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.0 ft3 24.0 ft3 -7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 42.8 ft3 63.1 ft3 -20.3 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2008 Chevrolet HHR

2008 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It is roomy and comfortable. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The HHR has one of the most comfortable seats for me of most of the cars that I have driven. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
2 kids in the back and they have plenty of room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Larger than normal 4-door car see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It is adjustable and relaxing. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Roomy enough for 2 adults in the rear seats with plenty of room left behind seat for luggage or gear. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The rear seat room is relatively large. On long road trips when i am not driving, my back starts to hurt and i cant find a comfortable position to sit in. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Great seating position. Long drives are not a problem see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fits 4 people very nicely for long trips. Upright seating works well. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Extremly comfortable. You have to sit in it to understand. The leather seat is more comfortable than the cloth seat. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
little leg room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
seat-back very annoying and driving position difficult to get right see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
low roof limits passenger packaging space - poor knee room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Could be a bit deeper and more supportive see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Not much room for tall people in the back. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat is cramped. see full Chevrolet HHR review
 
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