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Mazda Mazda3 (2012) vs. Nissan LEAF (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2013 Nissan LEAF specs.

2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2013 Nissan LEAF Specifications

Model Year 2012 2013  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Nissan LEAF  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,506 mm 4,445 mm 0 mm
Width 1,755 mm 1,770 mm 0 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,549 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,314 kg 1,477 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 0 L 55 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 1,046 mm 967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,394 mm 1,379 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,364 mm 1,313 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,067 mm 1,069 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 958 mm 947 mm 11 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,372 mm 1,334 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,326 mm 1,270 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 919 mm 846 mm 73 mm
Total Legroom 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) 1,915 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 481 L 680 L -199 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,212 L 850 L -849 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2013 Nissan LEAF

2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric
1-speed automatic FWD
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review
 
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