Mazda Mazda3 (2014) vs. Mitsubishi Outlander (2015) Specs

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 and 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Specifications

Model Year	2014	2015
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Mitsubishi Outlander
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250	3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	105.1 in	1.2 in
Length	175.6 in	183.3 in	-7.7 in
Width	70.7 in	70.9 in	-0.2 in
Height	57.3 in	66.1 in	-8.8 in
Curb Weight	3002 lb.	3571 lb.	-569 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.6 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	40.6 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	56.4 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	52.6 in	2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	40.9 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.4 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.4 in	56.0 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	51.7 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	37.3 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	39.4 in	-39.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.2 in	-28.2 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	106.4 in (over 3 rows)	-28.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.2 ft³	10.3 ft³	9.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	20.2	34.2 ft³	-14
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.1 ft³	63.3 ft³	-16.2 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review

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