Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan cube | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 108.3 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 156.5 in | 180.5 in | -24 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 68.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 63.6 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2835 lb. | 3457 lb. | -622 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 55.5 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 53.1 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.7 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.5 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 57.8 in | -10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 39.4 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 44.4 ft3 | -33 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -12.8 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 |
2014 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 |