TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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2013
The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious.
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2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS).
The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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Body/Powertrain
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2013
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom.
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2013
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced.
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2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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Body/Powertrain
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2013
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space.
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2013
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Mazda Mazda6
2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference.
Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Mazda Mazda6
2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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Body/Powertrain
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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.
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The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda.
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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.
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