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Mazda Mazda3 (2012) vs. Toyota Prius (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2021 Toyota Prius specs.

2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2021 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2012 2021  
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 180.0 in -2.6 in
Width 69.1 in 69.3 in -0.2 in
Height 57.9 in 57.9 in 0 in
Curb Weight 2896 lb. 3010 lb. -114 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 42.3 in -0.3 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) 75.7 in (over 2 rows) 2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.0 ft3 27.4 ft3 -10.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 42.8 ft3 65.5 ft3 -22.7 ft3

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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
 

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