Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 119.2 in | -12.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 200.8 in | -25.2 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 76.0 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 74.3 in | -17 in |
Curb Weight | 2999 lb. | 4848 lb. | -1849 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -13.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 59.3 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.7 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 57.2 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 57.2 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.4 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.6 in | -59.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.4 in | -34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.2 | 68.4 ft3 | -48.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.1 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -55.3 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.
2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |