Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 105.3 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 186.8 in | 13.6 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 70.1 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 56.7 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3712 lb. | 3589 lb. | 123 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.1 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 54.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.9 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 54.1 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.5 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.6 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 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 |