Mazda Mazda5 (2007) vs. Nissan Versa (2012) Specs

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2007 Mazda Mazda5 and 2012 Nissan Versa Specifications

Model Year	2007	2012
Model	Mazda Mazda5	Nissan Versa
Engine	2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4500	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	102.4 in	5.9 in
Length	181.5 in	169.1 in	12.4 in
Width	69.1 in	66.7 in	2.4 in
Height	64.2 in	60.4 in	3.8 in
Curb Weight	3389 lb.	2751 lb.	638 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.6 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	53.5 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.9 in	48.8 in	4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.4 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	38.3 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	50.7 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.3 in	47.2 in	11.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in	38.0 in	-2.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.1 in	0.0 in	37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	49.2 in	0.0 in	49.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.9 in	0.0 in	40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.7 in	0.0 in	30.7 in
Total Legroom	106.6 in (over 3 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	27.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	17.8 ft³	-6.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	44.4 ft³	17.8	26.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.9 ft³	50.4 ft³	20.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda Mazda5

2007 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
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	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	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	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 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

2007 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review
2012	4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD	Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review
2011	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review

2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. �It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. �Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review

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