Mazda Mazda3 (2013) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2019) Specs

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 and 2019 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2019
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 310 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	106.2 in	-2.3 in
Length	177.4 in	179.1 in	-1.7 in
Width	69.1 in	72.5 in	-3.4 in
Height	57.9 in	65.3 in	-7.4 in
Curb Weight	3281 lb.	3825 lb.	-544 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	14.8 gal.	-0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	39.7 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	57.1 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.2 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.0 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	39.0 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	54.8 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	55.3 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	39.6 in	-3.4 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	-2.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.0 ft³	30.9 ft³	-13.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	42.8 ft³	59.6 ft³	-16.8 ft³

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
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

2013 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

2013 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 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

2019 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review

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