Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Pontiac G6 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
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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 | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,580 mm | 4,803 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,793 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,363 kg | 1,566 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 62 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 991 mm | -11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 927 mm | 26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 955 mm | -46 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 351 L | 396 L | -45 L |
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 |
2010 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Extremely uncomfortable driver seat. This was the base model with cloth manual seats. They are too hard . see full Pontiac G6 review |