Model Year | 2015 | 2022 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 210 kW@5800 422 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,814 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,900 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,336 kg | 1,749 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 67 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,024 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 993 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 1,059 mm | 908 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 935 mm | -935 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,346 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,080 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 752 mm | -752 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,863 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 572 L | 357 L | 215 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.2 | 1,274 L | 19.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,334 L | 2,138 L | -1 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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