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Nissan Pathfinder (2012) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder and 2014 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2012 Nissan Pathfinder and 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2014  
Model Nissan Pathfinder Mazda Mazda3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,850 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,884 mm 4,460 mm 0 mm
Width 1,849 mm 1,796 mm 0 mm
Height 1,829 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,017 kg 1,269 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 50 L 30 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 980 mm -979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 955 mm -954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,483 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,463 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 869 mm 909 mm -40 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) 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 467 L 572 L -105 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,393 L 20.2 -19.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,243 L 1,334 L 1 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 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
2014 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
 
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