Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 188.1 in | -7.8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 55.6 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2854 lb. | 3453 lb. | -599 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.3 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.4 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 34.7 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 51.6 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 46.8 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 29.8 in | 6 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | -1 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.
2011 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
Very confortable seats, The stock seats hold you pretty well even in a little senmi-agressing driving. Nice position in the power seats and easy to get the just right spot. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
The adjustability of the power seat. see full Ford Mustang review |
2011 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
My dad's 2010 Camaro has much more legroom than my Mustang. 2 more inches would help a lot, though I have to admit even at 6-3, I'm still pretty comfy in the Mustang. The room would be nice to have on trips. see full Ford Mustang review |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Felt like seating position was "on the floor". Steering wheel had only tilt adjustment, no telescope. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
What rear seat room? see full Ford Mustang review |