Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,750 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,550 kg | 1,981 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 76 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 942 mm | 1,016 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,039 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 775 mm | 1,029 mm | 774 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 994 L | -674 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 1,801 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 3,070 L | -1 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 |
2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |