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2008 Nissan Quest and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Mazda Mazda3 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 2,639 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,184 mm | 4,506 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,971 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,826 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,946 kg | 1,314 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 55 L | 21 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,666 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,059 mm | 958 mm | -957 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,681 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,712 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,069 mm | 919 mm | -918 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,565 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,270 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 1,006 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Total Legroom | 3,134 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 481 L | 434 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,483 L | 17.0 | -15 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,126 L | 1,212 L | 3 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Quest
| 2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
| 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 |
| 2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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