Nissan Altima (2013) vs. Mazda Mazda5 (2008) Specs

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2013 Nissan Altima and 2008 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2008
Model	Nissan Altima	Mazda Mazda5
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Minivan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	108.3 in	-3 in
Length	182.5 in	181.5 in	1 in
Width	70.7 in	69.1 in	1.6 in
Height	55.3 in	64.2 in	-8.9 in
Curb Weight	3125 lb.	3417 lb.	-292 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	40.7 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.9 in	55.5 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	52.9 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	40.7 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.6 in	39.4 in	-3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.4 in	55.6 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.6 in	58.3 in	-10.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	35.2 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.1 in	-37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.2 in	-49.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.9 in	-40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.7 in	-30.7 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	106.6 in (over 3 rows)	-29.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.2 ft³	11.3 ft³	-3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	8.2	44.4 ft³	-36.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	8.2 ft³	70.9 ft³	-62.7 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Nissan Altima

2013 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima. Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's. see full Nissan Altima review

2013 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive. see full Nissan Altima review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Nissan Altima

2013 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	Superb see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	Adequate see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The seats are quite comfortable. They feel like they have memory foam in them. see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	best seats... most comfortable! I wont go back to Honda. dang. see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	I bought this car because of the front seat leg room. I'm 6' 5" tall with a 36" inseam. This is the first car I've ever owned that I fit in perfectly. The cloth bucket seats are very comfortable. Every control is in easy reach even though I have the seat as far back as it can go. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel is great. This is the first mid size sedan since I've owned. It has more interior room than a 1999 Buick LeSabre I owned 10 years ago. see full Nissan Altima review
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride. see full Nissan Altima review
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain. see full Nissan Altima review
2012	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review

2013 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car. see full Nissan Altima review
2012	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda5

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
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

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not enough leg room overall in the car. As a larger driver (6'3"), I need to push the drivers seat back. So the kid behind me has to get pushed back. Well the third row can't move back, so I've I'm driving, no one can sit in the third row driver's side and have any leg room. This is the worst for kids in full-size car seats, because the seats position their legs higher and forward of where a small adult's would be with no car seat. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The center seats are adequate for tall adults. Judicious positioning of the front and center seats should get you better results than a subcompact. The third-row rear seats are for kids only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The back seat is made for very small folks only. The middle row seat belts are placed somewhat far back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The six-chair setup of the 5 means that luggage space is limited, and some may find the "three rows of two" arrangement adds difficulty to monitoring children in the far rear seats. In order to carry significant cargo the seats need to be removed. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
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

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