Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,397 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,516 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,237 kg | 1,491 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 46 L | 68 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 983 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,306 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 942 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 927 mm | -48 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 422 L | 430 L | -8 L |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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 |