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Nissan Murano (2010) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Nissan Murano and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2010 Nissan Murano and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2010 2012  
Model Nissan Murano Mazda Mazda3  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
265 hp@6000
248 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
263 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.2 in 103.9 in 7.3 in
Length 188.5 in 177.4 in 11.1 in
Width 74.1 in 69.1 in 5 in
Height 67.0 in 57.9 in 9.1 in
Curb Weight 3855 lb. 3281 lb. 574 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.7 gal. 14.5 gal. 7.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 38.1 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.6 in 54.9 in 4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 53.7 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 42.0 in 1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.7 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 54.0 in 5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.4 in 52.2 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 36.2 in 0.1 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.6 ft3 17.0 ft3 15.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.6 ft3 42.8 ft3 38.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Nissan Murano

2010 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
You can fit comfortably 3 adults across the back (for short to medium trips) or two car seats and one adult. see full Nissan Murano review
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Hip point makes easy entry/egress. Supports my 265 pound frame. Offers enough leg/hip/shoulder room. Seats are heated, which is great in the cold Arctic. Many choices of moving/tilting helps me get a comfortable position at all times whild driving! see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Very comfy for the long hauls. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Grown up 6'ish sons, there's plenty of room for them in back. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
The power driver seat and tilting/telescopic steer wheel puts you in perfect driving position- I felt that the RAV-4s steering wheel was always too far away. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Very roomy and comfortable. Heated seats add a nice touch. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Reclining rear seats with plenty of leg and head room. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Fully adjustable , lumbar, heated leather. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
There is plenty of room in the front seat area. It feels open and spacious. Tall drivers might find they would like a little more headroom or the ability to lower the seat another inch. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
The rear set is large and fairly comfortable with plenty of leg room and easy access. The rear seat backs recline, making them more comfortable for travel. see full Nissan Murano review
2010 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Overall, the seat is too soft. The seatback is completely lacking in lateral support and the cushion is too short with no thigh support. It’s fine for around town driving, but tiring after just an hour of highway travel. The lumbar support is decent, b see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Slghtly less leg room for 2nd row passenger see full Nissan Murano review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 
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