Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,043 mm | 2,675 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,110 mm | 4,745 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,801 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,157 kg | 1,540 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 68 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 927 mm | 53 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,280 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,087 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 800 mm | 0 mm | 800 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,804 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 623 L | -136 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,351 L | 22.0 | -21 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,393 L | 1,662 L | 1 L |
2015 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Dodge Durango.
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 |