Mazda Mazda6 (2020) vs. Acura MDX (2013) Specs

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2020 Mazda Mazda6 and 2013 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2020	2013
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	108.3 in	3.1 in
Length	191.5 in	191.6 in	-0.1 in
Width	72.4 in	78.5 in	-6.1 in
Height	57.1 in	68.2 in	-11.1 in
Curb Weight	3580 lb.	4550 lb.	-970 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	21.0 gal.	-4.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.2 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	61.6 in	-4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.1 in	59.0 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.2 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	61.5 in	-6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	59.1 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	38.7 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.5 in	-37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.1 in	-29.1 in
Total Legroom	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-28.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	15.0 ft³	-0.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.8	42.9 ft³	-28.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8 ft³	83.5 ft³	-68.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Mazda Mazda6

2020 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 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

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