Model Year | 2015 | 2021 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,061 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 5,116 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,360 kg | 2,001 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 80 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,011 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,623 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,001 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,603 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,671 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 1,031 mm | 908 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,509 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,270 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,954 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 572 L | 960 L | -388 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.2 | 2,220 L | 18.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,334 L | 4,021 L | -3 L |
2015 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 |
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