Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,915 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,750 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,550 kg | 1,623 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 76 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 942 mm | 0 mm | 942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,039 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 775 mm | 0 mm | 775 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 439 L | -119 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 15.5 | -13.5 L |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |