Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 105.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 186.8 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 70.1 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 66.2 in | 56.7 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3318 lb. | 3395 lb. | -77 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.7 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.7 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 54.1 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.5 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.0 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
2006 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
The leather front drivers seat and passenger is very comfortable,much more so then my 2002 Honda accord se. The leather is cold in the winter but the heated seats help a lot. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Spaciousness see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seats are quite comfortable for passengers and have plenty of legroom. Entry/exit is easy. No hesitation to drive friends to a show / dinner theater /etc. where they have to stay in back an hour or more. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
steering wheel doesnt hit knees. see full Honda CR-V review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the lack of a center console, the front feels very open and airy. see full Honda CR-V review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising comfort on long trips, excellent leg room with rear seats all the way back. Great visibility for rear passengers. see full Honda CR-V review |
2006 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Extremely cramped for me - just hated the interior and could not get past the legroom see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
No room for other passengers with a baby seat in the middle. see full Honda CR-V 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 |