Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Subaru BRZ | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 166.7 in | 13.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 50.6 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3004 lb. | 2809 lb. | 195 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 37.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.5 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.1 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 35.0 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 51.7 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 45.3 in | 8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 29.9 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |