GMC Acadia (2011) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2018) Specs

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2011 GMC Acadia and 2018 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2018
Model	GMC Acadia	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	111.4 in	7.5 in
Length	200.7 in	191.5 in	9.2 in
Width	78.2 in	72.4 in	5.8 in
Height	69.9 in	57.1 in	12.8 in
Curb Weight	4656 lb.	3560 lb.	1096 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	16.4 gal.	5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	38.4 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.9 in	57.1 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.8 in	56.1 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.2 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.1 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.1 in	55.5 in	5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.9 in	56.1 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	38.7 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.4 in	0.0 in	38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.3 in	0.0 in	48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	111.4 in (over 3 rows)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	30.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.1 ft³	14.8 ft³	9.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	68.9 ft³	14.8	54.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	116.9 ft³	14.8 ft³	102.1 ft³

2011 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review
2011	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review
2010	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review

2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2019	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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