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Mazda Mazda3 (2013) vs. Lexus ES (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 and 2006 Lexus ES specs.

2013 Mazda Mazda3 and 2006 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year 2013 2006  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Lexus ES  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 107.1 in -3.2 in
Length 180.9 in 191.1 in -10.2 in
Width 69.1 in 71.3 in -2.2 in
Height 57.9 in 57.3 in 0.6 in
Curb Weight 2872 lb. 3472 lb. -600 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 18.5 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 37.6 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.9 in 56.8 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 55.5 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 42.2 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 36.9 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.0 in 55.8 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.2 in 55.5 in -3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 35.6 in 0.6 in
Total Legroom 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume 11.8 ft3 14.5 ft3 -2.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda3

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda3

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Lexus ES

2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review
 
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