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2014 Mazda Mazda3 and 2015 Kia Rio Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Kia Rio | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Length | 180.3 in | 171.9 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 67.7 in | 3 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2799 lb. | 2476 lb. | 323 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 52.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.6 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 52.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 51.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 31.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Rio
| 2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
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