Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6000 201 Nm@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 91 kW@5200 172 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,580 mm | 4,455 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,323 kg | 1,079 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 41 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,011 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 940 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,173 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 940 mm | -31 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 351 L | 419 L | -68 L |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.
2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |
2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |