Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 105.3 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 194.1 in | 186.8 in | 7.3 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 70.1 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 56.7 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3553 lb. | 3287 lb. | 266 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 38.7 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 54.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.3 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.1 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 54.1 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.5 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review |
2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord review |
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 |