Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,830 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,133 mm | 4,864 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,958 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,748 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,989 kg | 1,562 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 62 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,613 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,603 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,636 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 975 mm | 0 mm | 975 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,232 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,096 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 419 L | -418 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,580 L | 14.8 | -12.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,174 L | 14.8 | -10.8 L |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey 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 |