Model Year | 2023 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 119 kW@5700 249 Nm@2500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,933 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,418 kg | 1,466 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 62 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 975 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 942 mm | 11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 983 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 445 L | 419 L | 26 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.
2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |