Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Ford Taurus | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,580 mm | 5,019 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,516 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 68 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,016 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 968 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 988 mm | -79 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 351 L | 481 L | -130 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 Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |