Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 114.7 in | -8.4 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 188.5 in | -12.9 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 75.2 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 69.8 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2797 lb. | 4705 lb. | -1908 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 59.9 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.0 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 59.8 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.0 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.2 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.1 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -25.3 ft3 |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2007 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 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 |