Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.3 in | 1 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 186.8 in | -11.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.1 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 56.7 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 3395 lb. | -29 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -18 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.7 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.1 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.7 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 54.9 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 54.1 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 36.5 in | -5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 58.7 ft3 | -58.7 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |