Mazda Mazda6 (2015) vs. Audi Q7 (2018) Specs

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2015 Mazda Mazda6 and 2018 Audi Q7 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2018
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Audi Q7
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	117.9 in	-6.5 in
Length	191.5 in	199.6 in	-8.1 in
Width	72.4 in	77.5 in	-5.1 in
Height	57.1 in	68.5 in	-11.4 in
Curb Weight	3232 lb.	4938 lb.	-1706 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	22.5 gal.	-6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	38.4 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	59.5 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.7 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.8 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	58.5 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	38.8 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.4 in	-49.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	-28.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	14.8 ft³	0 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.8	37.5 ft³	-22.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8 ft³	71.6 ft³	-56.8 ft³

2015 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

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2018 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Now that the Audi Q7's price and styling have been given their due, my other "why nots" are much less clear cut. You sit SUV-high in the new Audi Q7, even higher (if memory serves) than in the Volvo, and certainly higher than in the relatively car-like Acura. While the commanding view over traffic will appeal to many drivers, they're less likely to enjoy the Q7's high floor. The step up won't be an easy one for shorter or older drivers. They'll want running boards. For such a beamy vehicle, with about two inches more shoulder room than in the far-from-narrow Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 has unexpectedly little stretch out room in the front seats. The culprit: an unusually high and wide center console. The XC90, with a much narrower and lower console, feels roomier--but not as sporty. see full Audi Q7 review

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