Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Audi A4 / S4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 354 hp@5400 369 lb-ft@1370 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,745 mm | 4,727 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,628 kg | 1,750 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 64 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 988 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 950 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 907 mm | 20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 430 L | 368 L | 62 L |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2018 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | Before the 2009 model year redesign, the Audi A4's back seat was too tight for adults of more than average size, and marginal even for these. With the 2017 the back seat has grown yet again. Not only this, but the cushion is higher off the floor than in previous A4s or in competitors, such that it's now the most comfortable in the class. This said, the rear doors could open more widely, such that I struggled to get a decent photo of the rear seat. Since its 2014 model year redesign the Lexus IS has had a passably roomy rear seat, but it can't match the Audi's for comfort. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2018 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Pressed to come up with another con, I might offer the front seats. There's nothing bad about them. There's just nothing outstanding about them, either. Those in the sport-trim Lexus provide more lateral support and feel more comfortable to me. (With seats personal impressions are bound to vary, so definitely evaluate them yourself.) see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
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