Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 98.0 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 155.5 in | 27.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 58.1 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1221 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 52.8 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 50.9 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 51.2 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 46.8 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.8 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.8 in | 0.0 in | 49.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 29.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.2 ft3 | 13.3 | 22.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.6 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 45.6 ft3 |
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Adjustable, reclinable rear seat is very roomy and comfortable. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD |
was more comdfortable, easier entry and exiting, more shoulder hip and head room than most othersreguardless of what other manufacturers specs stated. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD |
more leg and shoulder room than most. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
nice support for tall person and confy seating see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |