Mazda Mazda3 (2010) vs. Mini Hardtop (2014) Specs

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2010 Mazda Mazda3 and 2014 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2010	2014
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	98.2 in	5.7 in
Length	177.4 in	151.1 in	26.3 in
Width	69.1 in	68.0 in	1.1 in
Height	57.9 in	55.7 in	2.2 in
Curb Weight	3221 lb.	2760 lb.	461 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	10.6 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.3 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	50.6 in	4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.4 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	36.9 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	47.8 in	6.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	30.8 in	5.4 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	72.2 in (over 2 rows)	6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.0 ft³	8.7 ft³	8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	43.8 ft³	34.0 ft³	9.8 ft³

2010 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Tilt and telescopic wheel plus the adjustments with the drivers seat had me in a very good/comfortable driving position. Being comfortable allows me to concentrate on the drive ahead instead of being distracted by squirming around in the seat. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010	4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Being a 5 door hatch, there is plenty of room back for 2 full size adults or 3 kids/teenagers. The versatility of the hatch makes it feel like a Mini SUV. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010	4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable and form fitting. My butt and back feel supported. Leg room is great. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Kids easily able to get in/out of back (4-doors) and often able to take co-workers to lunch (both of which is much more of a hassle with 2-doors). see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2010 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
2010	4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat space can be tight see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2014 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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