Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan 350Z | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,489 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,313 mm | 3,950 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,323 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,515 kg | 1,046 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 43 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 993 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 940 mm | -940 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,300 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,189 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,082 mm (over 1 row) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 193 L | 377 L | -184 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.8 | 765 L | -758.2 |
2008 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 |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
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 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |