Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 108.3 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 180.5 in | 20.3 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 68.9 in | 8.7 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 63.6 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3417 lb. | 950 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.7 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 55.5 in | 9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.1 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.7 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 55.5 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 57.8 in | 8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.4 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 37.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 49.3 in | 11.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 40.9 in | 8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 30.5 in | 10 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | 10.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 37.5 ft3 |
2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |
2013 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |