Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 5,098 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,986 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,360 kg | 2,112 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 83 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,026 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 998 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 937 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 975 mm | -975 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,468 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 572 L | 682 L | -110 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.2 | 1,951 L | 19.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,334 L | 3,310 L | -2 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.
2012 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |