Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 98.0 in | 26 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 155.5 in | 48.6 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 66.7 in | 10.9 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 58.1 in | 13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1706 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 39.1 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 52.8 in | 10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 50.9 in | 14.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 37.0 in | 4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 51.2 in | 15 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 46.8 in | 20.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 34.8 in | 6.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 41.2 in | 0.0 in | 41.2 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 47.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 19 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 13.3 | 74.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.7 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 121.7 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
MOST COMFORTABLE VEHICLE FOR 7 PASSENGERS AND THE SKYVIEW MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. NISSAN RELIABILITY OF THE 3.5L IS RESOUNDING.IF THEY CAN ONLY FIX THE ROTOR ISSUE IT WOULD BE THE BEST VAN ON THE MARKET see full Nissan Quest review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |