Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 109.8 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 193.7 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 72.4 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 57.9 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4417 lb. | 3258 lb. | 1159 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.1 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.5 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 56.5 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 55.9 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.0 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.7 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 27.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.1 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 63.5 ft3 |
2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The best front seats for cruising and around town comfort. Love the individual memory settings and adjustment range of the power controls. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Far too cramped getting in and out of the rear seating. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2013 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 |
2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |