Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6000 201 Nm@4000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 186 kW@5700 335 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,099 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,580 mm | 5,253 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,270 kg | 2,043 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 83 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,034 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 993 mm | -40 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,590 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 925 mm | -16 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 351 L | 0.0 | 351 L |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |