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2011 Mazda Mazda3 and 2015 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Nissan Quest | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 118.1 in | -14.2 in |
| Length | 177.4 in | 200.8 in | -23.4 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 77.6 in | -8.5 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 71.5 in | -13.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3005 lb. | 4367 lb. | -1362 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 42.1 in | -3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 64.5 in | -9.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 41.6 in | -3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 63.2 in | -9.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.0 in | -66 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.7 in | -0.5 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 | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -42.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -18.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 63.6 ft3 | -46.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 43.8 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -64.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda Mazda3
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Nissan Quest
| 2015 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |
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