Mazda Mazda3 (2012) vs. Ford Flex (2010) Specs

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2010 Ford Flex Specifications

Model Year	2012	2010
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Ford Flex
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5700 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	117.9 in	-14 in
Length	177.4 in	202.3 in	-24.9 in
Width	69.1 in	75.9 in	-6.8 in
Height	57.9 in	67.6 in	-9.7 in
Curb Weight	3281 lb.	4839 lb.	-1558 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.2 gal.	-4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	41.8 in	-3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	58.4 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.4 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	40.8 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	40.5 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	57.1 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	55.0 in	-2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	44.3 in	-8.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.7 in	-38.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	41.1 in	-41.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.4 in	-33.4 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	118.5 in (over 3 rows)	-40.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.0 ft³	19.4 ft³	-2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	17.0	45.0 ft³	-28
Cargo Volume, Maximum	42.8 ft³	86.7 ft³	-43.9 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
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

2012 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 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 2010 Ford Flex

2010 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	everything see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	My over 6 foot tall friends absolutely love my Flex because their knees never touch the backs of the front seats. The rear seat is like sitting in a stretch limo. With plenty of cup holders and storage for all to enjoy. see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	The front seats exceptionally comfortable. They are large and supportive. see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	The second row seats have limo class legroom and are sofa comfy. The second row screams road trip. The third row seats are ample for cross town trips for adults (6ft folks will fit) and should be no problems for the smaller ones. see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Extremely comfortable and accomodating see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Multiple seat settings and very comfortable seats. see full Ford Flex review

2010 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex review

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