Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 366 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,466 kg | 2,064 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 79 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 996 mm | -21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 980 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 983 mm | 0 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 | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 425 L | -6 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,215 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 2,364 L | 12.8 |
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 |
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 |