Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 109.8 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 193.7 in | 4.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 57.9 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 3547 lb. | 21 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.1 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.9 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.0 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |