Mini Hardtop (2016) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2015) Specs

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2016 Mini Hardtop and 2015 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2015
Model	Mini Hardtop	Mazda Mazda3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.1 in	106.3 in	-5.2 in
Length	157.4 in	175.6 in	-18.2 in
Width	68.0 in	70.7 in	-2.7 in
Height	56.1 in	57.3 in	-1.2 in
Curb Weight	2950 lb.	2945 lb.	5 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	13.2 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	38.6 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.2 in	57.2 in	-6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.2 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.6 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.6 in	54.4 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.3 in	35.8 in	-3.5 in
Total Legroom	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	20.2 ft³	-7.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	40.7 ft³	47.1 ft³	-6.4 ft³

2016 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mini Hardtop.

2015 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.

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