Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 165 kW@6250 278 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,580 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,361 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 66 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 983 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 960 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 940 mm | -31 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 351 L | 447 L | -96 L |
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.
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |