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2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2018 Ford Flex Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
| 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 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,506 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,755 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 2,195 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 73 L | -18 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,062 mm | 967 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 1,029 mm | 957 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,326 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 1,125 mm | 918 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,044 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,007 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 481 L | 566 L | -85 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 1,223 L | 16 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,212 L | 2,356 L | -1 L |
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 2018 Ford Flex
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