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2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2016 Mazda CX-3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Mazda CX-3 | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6000 146 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 101.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Length | 182.2 in | 168.3 in | 13.9 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 60.7 in | -3.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3082 lb. | 2809 lb. | 273 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 50.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 | -29 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-3
| 2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO. Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest. see full Mazda CX-3 review | |
| 2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable. The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference. According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows. see full Mazda CX-3 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-3
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