Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Pontiac Vibe | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 171.9 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 62.2 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2852 lb. | 2701 lb. | 151 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.2 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 51.7 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 52.6 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 47.8 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.3 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.2 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.1 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
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.
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |