Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.5 in | -12.2 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 196.5 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 74.4 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 58.3 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3004 lb. | 4138 lb. | -1134 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.3 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 41.1 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 45.7 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 57.1 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 54.8 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 35.0 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Unlike in the past, the Cadillac CTS is smaller and lighter than its direct competitors. Instead, the strategy of fielding a larger, heavier car has passed to Hyundai. The new Genesis is about the same length as the old one, and is only an inch longer than the Cadillac (196.5 vs. 195.5 inches). But it rides on a considerably longer wheelbase (118.5 vs. 114.6 inches) and is also significantly wider (74.4 vs. 72.2 inches). These more generous dimensions pay off in about three more inches of rear legroom and over two more inches of rear shoulder room. Based on interior measurements, the Genesis is actually a large sedan, not a midsize. Still, all is not golden in the back seat of the Genesis. Its cushion is mounted a little too low to provide sufficient thigh support (typical in this segment), and its backrest felt like it was reclined a bit too much. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis.