Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan cube | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 98.0 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 156.5 in | 155.5 in | 1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 58.1 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2835 lb. | 2359 lb. | 476 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 39.1 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 52.8 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 50.9 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 37.0 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 51.2 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 46.8 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 34.8 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 31.1 ft3 |
2009 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube 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 |