Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 kW@7000 221 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5000 420 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,819 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,643 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,499 kg | 1,624 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 62 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 942 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 983 mm | -10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,053 L | 419 L | -418 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 14.8 | -12.8 L |
2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review |
2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2019 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 |
2019 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 |