Mazda Mazda3 (2010) vs. Nissan Maxima (2017) Specs

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2010 Mazda Mazda3 and 2017 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year	2010	2017
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Nissan Maxima
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	109.3 in	-5.4 in
Length	180.7 in	192.8 in	-12.1 in
Width	69.1 in	73.2 in	-4.1 in
Height	57.9 in	56.5 in	1.4 in
Curb Weight	3179 lb.	3471 lb.	-292 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	18.0 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.4 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	56.7 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	45.0 in	-3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	36.7 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	55.7 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	34.2 in	2 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	79.2 in (over 2 rows)	-1 in
Cargo Volume	11.8 ft³	14.3 ft³	-2.5 ft³

2010 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Tilt and telescopic wheel plus the adjustments with the drivers seat had me in a very good/comfortable driving position. Being comfortable allows me to concentrate on the drive ahead instead of being distracted by squirming around in the seat. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010	4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Being a 5 door hatch, there is plenty of room back for 2 full size adults or 3 kids/teenagers. The versatility of the hatch makes it feel like a Mini SUV. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010	4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable and form fitting. My butt and back feel supported. Leg room is great. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Kids easily able to get in/out of back (4-doors) and often able to take co-workers to lunch (both of which is much more of a hassle with 2-doors). see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2010 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011	4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010	4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat space can be tight see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review

2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review

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