Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,781 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,740 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,930 kg | 1,540 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 68 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 932 mm | 66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,539 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 927 mm | -25 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 977 L | 623 L | 354 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,909 L | 1,662 L | 0 L |
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |