Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@6000 325 Nm@4800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,830 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,192 mm | 4,864 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,831 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,028 kg | 1,466 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 62 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 942 mm | 46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,554 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,565 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 983 mm | 5 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 0 mm | 970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 919 mm | 0 mm | 919 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 762 L | 419 L | 343 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,098 L | 14.8 | -12.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,865 L | 14.8 | -11.8 L |
2007 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |