Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Lexus NX | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,486 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,755 mm | 1,869 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,274 kg | 1,787 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 970 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 968 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 917 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 484 L | 501 L | -17 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,240 L | 1,546 L | 0 L |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Tilt and telescopic wheel plus the adjustments with the drivers seat had me in a very good/comfortable driving position. Being comfortable allows me to concentrate on the drive ahead instead of being distracted by squirming around in the seat. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being a 5 door hatch, there is plenty of room back for 2 full size adults or 3 kids/teenagers. The versatility of the hatch makes it feel like a Mini SUV. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable and form fitting. My butt and back feel supported. Leg room is great. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids easily able to get in/out of back (4-doors) and often able to take co-workers to lunch (both of which is much more of a hassle with 2-doors). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room even with the seat all the way back see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat space can be tight see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not enough comfort-room for my son (which meant that the Mazda failed the test). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight and uncomfortable as are most other cars in this class. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped for an adult see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well, when the front seats are back, there is little leg room in the back seat -- to be expected in a compact. But, the rear seats are very comfortable and can handle a wider person. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
good for a small child, but i would not want to ride back there for long see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2015 Lexus NX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | In F Sport form the Lexus NX is fitted with aggressively bolstered front bucket seats that provide considerably more lateral support than the front seats in the Lincoln. As long as your torso fits easily between these bolsters, comfort is also very good, with cushier padding than you'll find in German competitors. The MKC's seats fit my particular form a little better, though. see full Lexus NX review |
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