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2012 Honda Odyssey and 2006 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Honda Odyssey | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 105.3 in | 12.8 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 187.8 in | 15.1 in |
| Width | 79.2 in | 70.1 in | 9.1 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 57.3 in | 11.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 3404 lb. | 933 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.7 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 56.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 54.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.3 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 54.9 in | 8.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 54.1 in | 12 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.5 in | 4.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 0.0 in | 60.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 0.0 in | 42.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 45.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 33.7 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 33.7 | 59.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 | 88 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda Mazda6
| 2006 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2006 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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