Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@7000 163 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 178.3 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.6 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 64.7 in | -7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2999 lb. | 3305 lb. | -306 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.6 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.5 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.4 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 53.1 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.3 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.2 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.1 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -23.8 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.
2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review |
2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |