Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Mazda Mazda3 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 4,580 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,730 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 1,295 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 50 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 953 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 909 mm | -48 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 323 L | 351 L | -28 L |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy 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.