Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 158 kW@6000 267 Nm@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 kW@5300 400 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,745 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,518 kg | 1,683 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 60 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 986 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 935 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 947 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 430 L | 314 L | 116 L |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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 |
2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review |
2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |