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2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2007 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,595 mm | 4,427 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,755 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,477 kg | 1,381 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 970 mm | -2 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 935 mm | 15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,326 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 818 mm | 101 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 334 L | 215 L | 119 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda RX-8
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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