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Mazda Mazda3 (2012) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2021 Mazda CX-5 specs.

2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2021 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2021  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Mazda CX-5  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
263 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
turbocharged
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5000
320 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,697 mm 0 mm
Length 4,506 mm 4,549 mm 0 mm
Width 1,755 mm 1,842 mm 0 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,659 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,488 kg 1,678 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 56 L -1 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 1,008 mm 967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,394 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,364 mm 1,402 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,067 mm 1,041 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 958 mm 991 mm -33 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,372 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,326 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 919 mm 1,006 mm 918 mm
Total Legroom 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) 2,047 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 481 L 875 L -394 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,212 L 1,688 L 0 L

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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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