

Model Year | 2002 | 2003 | |
Model | Saturn S-Series | Mazda Protege | |
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Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 0 in |
2002 Saturn S-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am six feet tall and I have the driver's seat pushed back as far as it will go. If my legs were any longer I would need more room. For anybody six feet or shorter or who has short legs for their height, the car is perfectly fine. see full Saturn S-Series review |
2002 | 4dr Coupe 124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I expected the rear seat room to be similar to the sedan since they are built on the same wheelbase - this is not the case. Swooping roof line - a 6+ footer (myself) cannot sit without head hitting headliner! see full Saturn S-Series review |
2003 Mazda Protege Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2003 | 4dr Wagon 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I find the front seat of this car to be incredibly comfortable. Everything is easily within reach and seems to fit me perfectly. My only complaint is that there's no good place to put my purse, but that's been the case with every car I've owned. see full Mazda Protege review |
2003 Mazda Protege Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2003 | 4dr Wagon 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The backseat is a little tight, so it would not be comfortable for a large person or for a long drive. Thankfully, my husband and I are on the small side, and our daughter is pretty tiny too, so it doesn't really bother us at all. see full Mazda Protege review |
2003 | 4dr Wagon 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Hey, it's a small car. Which results in a, well, small car- inside. Like most makers, Mazda puts higher priority on front seat room than rear. Logical- most small-car owners have small families, either in number or physical size. What are you gonna do? see full Mazda Protege review |
2002 | 4dr Wagon 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Despite good manual adjustability, support is average and lumbar support is nonexistent. see full Mazda Protege review |