Model Year | 2019 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,917 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,624 kg | 1,826 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 74 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 968 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 973 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 930 mm | 53 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,389 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,031 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,695 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 419 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,087 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 1,937 L | 13.8 |
2019 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2019 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2019 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2015 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Acura MDX.