Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6400 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,901 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,768 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,466 kg | 1,882 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 74 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,072 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,001 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,059 mm | 982 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 780 mm | -780 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,913 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 453 L | -34 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,354 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 2,260 L | 12.8 |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder.