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Mazda Mazda3 (2015) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Mazda Mazda3 and 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2015 Mazda Mazda3 and 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2015 2017  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@5700
185 lb-ft@3250
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
148 lb-ft@4600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 90.9 in 15.4 in
Length 180.3 in 154.1 in 26.2 in
Width 70.7 in 68.3 in 2.4 in
Height 57.3 in 49.0 in 8.3 in
Curb Weight 3001 lb. 2494 lb. 507 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 11.9 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.6 in 36.8 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 52.2 in 5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 52.0 in 3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 43.1 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 0.0 in 37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.4 in 0.0 in 54.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.5 in 0.0 in 53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 0.0 in 35.8 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 34.9 in
Cargo Volume 12.4 ft3 4.5 ft3 7.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3

2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

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