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2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2015 Ford Transit Connect Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Length | 177.4 in | 173.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 72.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 72.6 in | -14.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2896 lb. | 3668 lb. | -772 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 46.8 in | -8.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 57.6 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 45.1 in | -7.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 58.5 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 58.5 in | -6.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | -29.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 42.8 ft3 | 77.0 ft3 | -34.2 ft3 |
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect
| 2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect
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