| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
| Model | Nissan 350Z | Jeep Compass | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 175.1 in | -5.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 52.1 in | 65.0 in | -12.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3339 lb. | 3097 lb. | 242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.7 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 54.6 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.6 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.9 in | -39.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.4 in | -39.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -37.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.8 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.8 ft3 | 53.6 ft3 | -46.8 ft3 |
| 2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Jeep Compass.