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Honda Civic (2011) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Honda Civic and 2008 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2011 Honda Civic and 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Honda Civic Mazda Mazda6  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
197 hp@7800
139 lb-ft@6200
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
212 hp@6000
197 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
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. 3347 lb. -435 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda Civic

2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda6

2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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