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Mazda Mazda3 (2012) vs. Mazda CX-3 (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2020 Mazda CX-3 specs.

2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2020 Mazda CX-3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2020  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Mazda CX-3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 101.2 in 2.7 in
Length 177.4 in 168.3 in 9.1 in
Width 69.1 in 69.6 in -0.5 in
Height 57.9 in 60.7 in -2.8 in
Curb Weight 2896 lb. 2809 lb. 87 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 12.7 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 38.4 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.9 in 53.5 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 52.3 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.7 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 37.2 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.0 in 50.4 in 3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.2 in 49.0 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 35.0 in 1.2 in
Total Legroom 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.0 ft3 12.4 ft3 4.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 42.8 ft3 44.5 ft3 -1.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 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
2012 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 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
 

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