Mazda Mazda3 (2013) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2013) Specs

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,639 mm	2,799 mm	0 mm
Length	4,506 mm	4,905 mm	0 mm
Width	1,755 mm	1,885 mm	0 mm
Height	1,471 mm	1,689 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,488 kg	1,790 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	55 L	71 L	-16 L
Headroom, Row 1	968 mm	1,006 mm	967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,394 mm	1,509 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,364 mm	1,440 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,067 mm	1,049 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	958 mm	1,001 mm	957 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,372 mm	1,488 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,326 mm	1,407 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	919 mm	1,049 mm	918 mm
Headroom, Row 3	0 mm	907 mm	-907 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,369 mm	-1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,120 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	0 mm	800 mm	-800 mm
Total Legroom	1,986 mm (over 2 rows)	2,898 mm (over 3 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	481 L	382 L	99 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	17.0	1,158 L	16
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,212 L	2,265 L	-1 L

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	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

2013 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

2013 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 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
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

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

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