Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Audi A7 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 114.7 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 195.6 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 75.2 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 55.9 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 4210 lb. | -663 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 36.9 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.3 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.9 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.0 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 56.0 ft3 | -39.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A7.