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2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2016 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 177.4 in | 178.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 69.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2896 lb. | 3075 lb. | -179 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 55.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 53.0 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 51.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 42.8 ft3 | 62.7 ft3 | -19.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Toyota Prius
| 2016 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review | |
| 2016 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Toyota Prius
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