Honda Civic (2009) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2007) Specs

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2009 Honda Civic and 2007 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2007
Model	Honda Civic	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	105.3 in	1 in
Length	176.7 in	186.8 in	-10.1 in
Width	69.0 in	70.1 in	-1.1 in
Height	56.5 in	56.7 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	2912 lb.	3589 lb.	-677 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.0 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.7 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.7 in	56.1 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.9 in	54.7 in	-2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	37.1 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.4 in	54.9 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	54.1 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.5 in	-1.9 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	15.2 ft³	-3.2 ft³

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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