Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,032 mm | 4,745 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,804 kg | 1,518 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 983 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,514 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 942 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 927 mm | 59 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 422 L | 430 L | -8 L |
2018 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan | Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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 |