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Honda Accord (2006) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Honda Accord and 2008 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2006 Honda Accord and 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Honda Accord Mazda Mazda6  
Engine 3.0L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@6250
211 lb-ft@5000
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
212 hp@6000
197 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.9 in 105.3 in 2.6 in
Length 191.1 in 186.8 in 4.3 in
Width 71.6 in 70.1 in 1.5 in
Height 57.2 in 56.7 in 0.5 in
Curb Weight 3430 lb. 3287 lb. 143 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.1 gal. 18.0 gal. -0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 38.7 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 56.1 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 54.7 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 42.3 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 37.1 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 54.9 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.5 in 54.1 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 36.5 in 0.3 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 78.8 in (over 2 rows) 0.6 in
Cargo Volume 14.0 ft3 15.2 ft3 -1.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Accord

2006 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Have the EXL model with heated, power drivers seat. Passenger seat heat is not heated on the back portion due to some airbag issue. Comfortable front seats. Good rear leg room. see full Honda Accord review
2007 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Lots of legroom. see full Honda Accord review
2007 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Rear seating room is adequate for my two teenage boys. see full Honda Accord review
2007 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
I have teen and pre-teen boys, and roominess is pretty important. see full Honda Accord review
2007 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The extra room upfront means that the back seat passengers will have adequate room see full Honda Accord review
2006 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seats are great, even after 500+ miles see full Honda Accord review
2006 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The seats were very comfortable. Lots of lateral support and for the long drive to the west valley of Phoenix to see my parents, the seats did not let me down. see full Honda Accord review
2006 2dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The front seats have good side bolstering for spirited driving. They are also comfortable for long trips. see full Honda Accord review
2005 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
It provides good back and thigh support. see full Honda Accord review
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L V6 Hybrid
5-speed automatic FWD
One reason I was looking at new cars was because I was about to need a place to put a carseat. My previous vehicle was a truck. The backseat of the Accord is VERY roomy. see full Honda Accord review
2006 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Not adequate legroom unless the passenger is 5 feet tall and has small feet. see full Honda Accord review
2006 2dr Coupe 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Roof line makes it feel cramped and with low visibility. see full Honda Accord review
2005 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Seat position is terrible after 45 minutes of highway driving see full Honda Accord review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda6

2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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