Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet Cruze | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 105.7 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 181.0 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.1 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3258 lb. | 3102 lb. | 156 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.8 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.0 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.2 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.9 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.4 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.4 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2010 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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 |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions 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 |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 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 |
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review |