Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2011) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2011 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	109.8 in	-8.3 in
Length	165.4 in	193.7 in	-28.3 in
Width	70.3 in	72.4 in	-2.1 in
Height	58.3 in	57.9 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	3547 lb.	-221 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.4 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	57.3 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.5 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	37.3 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	56.5 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.9 in	-55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	38.0 in	-2.5 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	16.6 ft³	-1.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	16.6 ft³	29.4 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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