Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 105.7 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 179.8 in | -24.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.5 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 59.5 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 2853 lb. | -547 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.9 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 54.1 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.1 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 53.0 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 34.5 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 13.9 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 |
2009 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |