Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 130.0 in | -24.7 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 221.3 in | -34.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 79.1 in | -9 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 76.6 in | -19.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3347 lb. | 5842 lb. | -2495 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -13 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 65.3 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 64.4 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 40.0 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 65.2 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 62.3 in | -8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.1 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -30.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.2 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -85.9 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |