Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Scion tC | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 175.6 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 70.7 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.3 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2970 lb. | 2915 lb. | 55 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.2 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.5 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 54.4 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 53.5 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 35.8 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
2010 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
A fastback car with actual usable back seats! Coupes tend to have cramped back setas, but in this case it is very comfortable sitting in the back for extended periods of time. see full Scion tC 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.