Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,580 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,612 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 66 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,001 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 960 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 955 mm | -46 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 351 L | 527 L | -176 L |
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 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |