Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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 Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 106.3 in | 13 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 175.6 in | 24.6 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 70.7 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.3 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4310 lb. | 2999 lb. | 1311 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.6 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 57.2 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 55.5 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.2 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.6 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.6 in | 54.4 in | 10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 53.5 in | 12.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.8 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 0.0 in | 61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.3 in | 0.0 in | 50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 39.1 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.1 ft3 | 20.2 | 66.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 150.0 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 102.9 ft3 |
2015 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Sienna's seats are cushier than those in the Odyssey or the Sedona. But I slightly preferred the Sedona's front seats because they had four-way lumbar (rather than two-way) and provided more lateral support. The Toyota earns a clear win in front seat space. The first-row foot wells are unusually wide, and there's no tall center console (as in the Kia) or a protruding center stack (as in the Honda) to crowd the driver's right elbow or knee. This said, a relatively tall instrument panel does cut into the view forward and contribute to the Sienna feeling larger than the others. see full Toyota Sienna review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Sienna.
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.