Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 175.6 in | 12.9 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 70.7 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 57.3 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3855 lb. | 2999 lb. | 856 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 57.2 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 54.4 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 53.5 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.8 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.