Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 117 kW@6500 201 Nm@4500 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 97 kW@6000 174 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,610 mm | 4,625 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,755 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,631 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 1,281 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,344 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 894 mm | 950 mm | -56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 942 mm | 0 mm | 942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,250 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,039 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 780 mm | 0 mm | 780 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,708 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 428 L | -108 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 15.1 | -14.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 15.1 | -13.1 L |
2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great, height adjustable driver seat, with good lumbar support. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Second row seats have lots of room, can slide fore and aft, and can recline. The passenger seats up in a chair-like posture, with great support for thighs. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of rear seat room, and the second row seats can slide back/forth and recline. Third row is reserved for small children, however. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Can easily and comfortably seat six (6!) adults in a small package with storage space remaining. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear doors are the sliding type, which is the most practical (and brilliant) type of rear doors for children. I also like the fact that the middle seats recline and slide, they have storage under the cushions, and a third row of usable seating! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very practical and roomy for the size of car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, everything to hand see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
six seats, what else can i say see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Flexible layout. Individual captains chairs in the middle row provides ample space. 3rd row is best left for kids under pre teens, but a short trip would be ok for adults. 2nd and 3rd rows seats can be folded down flat individually. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight fit once the front seats are slid back. Third row is useless if the second row is slid back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2013 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
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