Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 2,064 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 79 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 980 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 983 mm | -18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 953 mm | -953 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 470 L | 425 L | 45 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.6 | 1,215 L | 15.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 | 2,364 L | 14.6 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |