Mazda Mazda3 (2013) vs. Dodge Durango (2011) Specs

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 and 2011 Dodge Durango Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Dodge Durango
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000	5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,639 mm	3,043 mm	-1 mm
Length	4,506 mm	5,075 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,755 mm	1,925 mm	0 mm
Height	1,471 mm	1,801 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,488 kg	2,348 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	55 L	93 L	-38 L
Headroom, Row 1	968 mm	1,013 mm	967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,394 mm	1,486 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,364 mm	1,448 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,067 mm	1,024 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	958 mm	1,011 mm	957 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,372 mm	1,481 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,326 mm	1,422 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	919 mm	980 mm	-61 mm
Headroom, Row 3	0 mm	960 mm	-960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,280 mm	-1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,087 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	0 mm	800 mm	-800 mm
Total Legroom	1,986 mm (over 2 rows)	2,804 mm (over 3 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	481 L	487 L	-6 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	17.0	1,351 L	16
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,212 L	2,393 L	-1 L

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	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

2013 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

2013 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 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
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

2011 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review

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