Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Nissan Altima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 110.2 in | -12.2 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 192.3 in | -36.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.4 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.9 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3041 lb. | -735 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.0 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.9 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 56.0 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 54.5 in | -7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 36.4 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |