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Mazda Mazda3 (2008) vs. Toyota Camry (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda Mazda3 and 2008 Toyota Camry specs.

2008 Mazda Mazda3 and 2008 Toyota Camry Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Toyota Camry  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
263 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 109.3 in -5.4 in
Length 178.3 in 189.2 in -10.9 in
Width 69.1 in 71.1 in -2 in
Height 57.7 in 57.9 in -0.2 in
Curb Weight 2991 lb. 3461 lb. -470 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 18.5 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 38.8 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.9 in 57.8 in -2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.9 in 54.6 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.7 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 37.8 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.0 in 56.9 in -2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.9 in 53.9 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 38.3 in -2 in
Total Legroom 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 80 in (over 2 rows) -1.8 in
Cargo Volume 11.4 ft3 15.0 ft3 -3.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda3

2008 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Kids easily able to get in/out of back (4-doors) and often able to take co-workers to lunch (both of which is much more of a hassle with 2-doors). see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of leg room even with the seat all the way back see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Very sporty seats, excellent lumber support. Seats will ensure that you stay where you are supposed to be, even in tight cornering. After a straight 12hr trip, the seat still feels comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of leg space & head room, and seat adjustments possible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Not enough comfort-room for my son (which meant that the Mazda failed the test). see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
good for a small child, but i would not want to ride back there for long see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too cramped for an adult see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tight and uncomfortable as are most other cars in this class. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Well, when the front seats are back, there is little leg room in the back seat -- to be expected in a compact. But, the rear seats are very comfortable and can handle a wider person. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This IS a smaller car. That being said, if the front seats are all the way back, people in the back had better sit Indian-style on the seats. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda 3 has very limited footroom except when the driver is of very small stature.it helps somewhat if you puchsae the model with the height adjustable seat.seat fabric on the none leather models goes bally,and becomes difficult to clean!! see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Rear seats are really small and tight legroom. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Camry

2008 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat is large and lots of leg room. Nice feature is the center armrest, which many cars in this price range do not have. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Very big seat area for a big person. Easy to get in and out of. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
I have arthritis and it is great to have a seat that i can lower and slide way back. Not just great - it was important in the purchase decision. . see full Toyota Camry review
2008 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
These seats seem to have been designed for someone 250 pounds. Wide, flat, and no proper support for your back. While this has a lumbar support for the driver, the poor seat design makes this uncomfortable for long trips. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
It could not seat three adults, while the Ford could easily seat three large people, and give them limo-like legroom. see full Toyota Camry review
 
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