Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Saturn AURA | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.3 in | 6 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 180.3 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 70.7 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 3100 lb. | 560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.2 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.5 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.4 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 53.5 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.8 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
2009 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda Mazda3.