Mazda Mazda3 (2021) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2012) Specs

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2021 Mazda Mazda3 and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2021	2012
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500	5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD w/low range
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.3 in	112.2 in	-4.9 in
Length	175.6 in	192.3 in	-16.7 in
Width	70.7 in	72.8 in	-2.1 in
Height	56.7 in	72.0 in	-15.3 in
Curb Weight	3371 lb.	5020 lb.	-1649 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	21.1 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	40.0 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	58.3 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	55.5 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	40.0 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	58.4 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.9 in	57.6 in	-6.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	34.2 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.7 in	-36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.0 in	-44 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.1 in	-28.1 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	104.7 in (over 3 rows)	-27.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.1 ft³	16.5 ft³	3.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	20.1	49.2 ft³	-29.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	0.0	79.2 ft³	-79.2

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2012 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

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