Acura MDX (2015) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2014) Specs

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2015 Acura MDX and 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Acura MDX	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	111.4 in	-0.4 in
Length	193.6 in	191.5 in	2.1 in
Width	77.2 in	72.4 in	4.8 in
Height	66.7 in	57.1 in	9.6 in
Curb Weight	4025 lb.	3183 lb.	842 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	16.4 gal.	3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	38.4 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	57.1 in	4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.5 in	56.1 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.2 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.1 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.1 in	55.5 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	56.1 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	38.7 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.6 in	0.0 in	35.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.6 in	0.0 in	40.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	28.1 in	0.0 in	28.1 in
Total Legroom	106.1 in (over 3 rows)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	25.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	14.8 ft³	0 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.4 ft³	14.8	23.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.4 ft³	14.8 ft³	53.6 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Acura MDX

2015 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6

2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6

2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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