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2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2013 Lexus RX Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Lexus RX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.9 in | -4 in |
| Length | 177.4 in | 187.8 in | -10.4 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 74.2 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 66.3 in | -8.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 4178 lb. | -897 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 58.0 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.7 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 57.6 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 54.5 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -23 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 42.8 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | -37.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus RX
| 2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review | |
| 2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus RX
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