Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Veracruz | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,946 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,935 kg | 1,466 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 62 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,539 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,529 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 983 mm | -8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 917 mm | 0 mm | 917 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,425 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 800 mm | 0 mm | 800 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,858 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 184 L | 419 L | -235 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,133 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,458 L | 14.8 | -12.8 L |
2011 Hyundai Veracruz Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are nice and come standard with heated seats. see full Hyundai Veracruz review |
2014 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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |