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2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 114.7 in | -10.8 in |
| Length | 177.4 in | 188.5 in | -11.1 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 75.2 in | -6.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 70.1 in | -12.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2896 lb. | 4705 lb. | -1809 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -10.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.9 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 59.9 in | -5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.9 in | -2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 59.8 in | -5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 56.2 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 40.0 in | -3.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 42.8 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -29.6 ft3 |
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 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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