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2014 Mazda Mazda3 and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.9 in | -12.6 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 205.0 in | -29.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 78.4 in | -7.7 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 70.4 in | -13.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2797 lb. | 4790 lb. | -1993 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -8.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 62.0 in | -4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.1 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 61.3 in | -6.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 57.8 in | -4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.8 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.2 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.2 | 68.8 ft3 | -48.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.1 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -69.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3
| 2014 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3
| 2014 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 |
| 2014 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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