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Nissan Pathfinder (2009) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2009 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Nissan Pathfinder Mazda Mazda3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,850 mm 2,639 mm 0 mm
Length 4,884 mm 4,506 mm 0 mm
Width 1,849 mm 1,755 mm 0 mm
Height 1,829 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,017 kg 1,314 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 55 L 25 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 968 mm -967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,394 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,364 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,067 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 958 mm -957 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,483 mm 1,372 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,463 mm 1,326 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 869 mm 919 mm -50 mm
Headroom, Row 3 932 mm 0 mm 932 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,450 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,118 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 714 mm 0 mm 714 mm
Total Legroom 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 467 L 481 L -14 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,393 L 17.0 -16 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,243 L 1,212 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder

2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder 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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