Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@7800 188 Nm@6200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,488 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,321 kg | 1,466 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 62 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 942 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 983 mm | -104 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 419 L | -79 L |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |