Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6400 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,901 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,768 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,360 kg | 1,882 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 74 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,072 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,001 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 1,059 mm | 908 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 780 mm | -780 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,913 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 572 L | 453 L | 119 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.2 | 1,354 L | 19.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,334 L | 2,260 L | -1 L |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.