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Mazda Mazda3 (2006) vs. Mazda Mazda5 (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 and 2015 Mazda Mazda5 specs.

2006 Mazda Mazda3 and 2015 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2015  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Minivan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,751 mm 0 mm
Length 4,486 mm 4,585 mm 0 mm
Width 1,755 mm 1,750 mm 0 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,615 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,274 kg 1,568 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 60 L -5 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 1,034 mm 992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,394 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,394 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 975 mm 1,001 mm 974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,372 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 922 mm 1,001 mm 921 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 942 mm -942 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,252 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,039 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 775 mm -775 mm
Total Legroom 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 484 L 320 L 164 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 17.1 1,257 L 16.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum 883 L 2,008 L 881 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda Mazda3

2006 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of leg space & head room, and seat adjustments possible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Very sporty seats, excellent lumber support. Seats will ensure that you stay where you are supposed to be, even in tight cornering. After a straight 12hr trip, the seat still feels comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2006 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
For a small car there is more than adequate leg and shoulder room for two average sized adults. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2006 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
One of the very few small cars which have a telescopic steering wheel - great for switching between short and tall drivers, pedals placed well for comfort, gear shifter just the right length, and clutch is goldilocks as well - just right. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2006 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Rear seats are really small and tight legroom. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda 3 has very limited footroom except when the driver is of very small stature.it helps somewhat if you puchsae the model with the height adjustable seat.seat fabric on the none leather models goes bally,and becomes difficult to clean!! see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This IS a smaller car. That being said, if the front seats are all the way back, people in the back had better sit Indian-style on the seats. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2006 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Front seats are very uncomfortable. The side bolsters are hard and push your shoulders forward. The seat bolsters dig into your leg on the left side. The head restraints push your neck and head too far forward. The seat bottom is too hard. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2006 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
small rear seat for adults see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2006 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
If you are over 6 foot like me, make sure you are not in the back. That simple. The folding seats on the hatchback are flexible though for longer items. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2006 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The rear seat is very comfortable for small to average sized people, even for long trips. However, those with long legs will find themselves cramped for legroom. The low roof in the back adds to that cramped feeling. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2006 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Not a lot of room for four large adults. In a pinch I have squeezed five in, but for short trips. Trunk opening is oddly shaped and often I find myself loading/unloading through the lowered rear seats for larger items. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2005 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
the leather is cheap and the seat is not comfortable see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2005 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
There is none. Its rediculous how little rear leg room there is given the size of the car. My much smaller Mazda Protege that this replaced had substantially more. And don't even think about getting a rear facing car seat back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda5

2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review
 
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