Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Infiniti EX | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 182.3 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.0 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 61.9 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2797 lb. | 3752 lb. | -955 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.8 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 52.9 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 44.3 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.1 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 50.0 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 28.5 in | 7.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 72.8 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.2 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.1 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | -0.3 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 |
2008 Infiniti EX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
More room than the other vehicles we looked at, example, G37 Sedan. see full Infiniti EX review |
2008 Infiniti EX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In agreement with 99% of all other reviews...back seat is a little small but it isn't to say that you cannot sit back there. Taller people may be a little cramped with head and legroom depending on how far back the front seat is positioned see full Infiniti EX review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is small, not a problem for my wife and I, it works just fine for our limited use. see full Infiniti EX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seat is pretty tight on this car. It is not really meant to haul around families as much as empty nesters or women that need some extra room in the trunk. I'm 5'10 and can barely fit in the back seat if the front seat is positioned for someone of my height. see full Infiniti EX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Snug fit. see full Infiniti EX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Little rear seat room. see full Infiniti EX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room cramped for tall passengers. see full Infiniti EX review |