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Mazda Mazda3 (2012) vs. Toyota Prius c (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2012 Toyota Prius c specs.

2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2012 Toyota Prius c Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Toyota Prius c  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,550 mm 0 mm
Length 4,506 mm 3,995 mm 1 mm
Width 1,755 mm 1,694 mm 0 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,314 kg 1,134 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 36 L 19 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 980 mm -12 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,394 mm 1,328 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,364 mm 1,295 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,067 mm 1,059 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 958 mm 940 mm 18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,372 mm 1,313 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,326 mm 1,290 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 919 mm 889 mm 30 mm
Total Legroom 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 481 L 484 L -3 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,212 L 0 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Prius c

2012 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review
 
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