Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,625 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,372 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,761 kg | 1,628 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 68 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 983 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,389 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 942 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 805 mm | 927 mm | -122 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 345 L | 430 L | -85 L |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
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 |