Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Nissan Quest | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 118.1 in | -20.1 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 200.8 in | -45.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 77.6 in | -10.9 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 71.5 in | -13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 4367 lb. | -2061 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 42.1 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 64.5 in | -11.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 57.3 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.8 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 41.6 in | -4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 63.2 in | -12 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 66.0 in | -19.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 36.7 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -44.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -21.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.3 | 63.6 ft3 | -50.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -81.4 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 |
2011 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |