Model Year | 2010 | 2020 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.4 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 191.5 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 54.0 in | 57.1 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3682 lb. | 3443 lb. | 239 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.1 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 37.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.5 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 38.7 in | -7 in |
Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -7.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable seating, especially with S-line package see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Not room enough for sufficient leg space for both front and rear passengers at the same time. Rear seat room is tight. Makes you want to avoid having rear passengers in the car. Typical for a 2-door. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2020 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2019 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |