Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 171.1 in | 175.6 in | -4.5 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.7 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 57.3 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3131 lb. | 2915 lb. | 216 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.2 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.5 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.4 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 53.5 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 35.8 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.4 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
2010 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
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.