Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet HHR | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.5 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 176.2 in | 17.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 69.2 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 65.2 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3258 lb. | 3155 lb. | 103 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.2 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.5 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 50.1 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.6 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.7 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 50.6 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.5 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 63.1 ft3 | -46.5 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Larger than normal 4-door car see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
2 kids in the back and they have plenty of room see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is adjustable and relaxing. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy enough for 2 adults in the rear seats with plenty of room left behind seat for luggage or gear. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat room is relatively large. On long road trips when i am not driving, my back starts to hurt and i cant find a comfortable position to sit in. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great seating position. Long drives are not a problem see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fits 4 people very nicely for long trips. Upright seating works well. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Extremly comfortable. You have to sit in it to understand. The leather seat is more comfortable than the cloth seat. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
See above. Add to that heated leather seats. Oh yeah!!! Remote start is great also. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Better than any of the 4 Volvos I driven see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Could be a bit deeper and more supportive see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not much room for tall people in the back. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat is cramped. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not a lot of leg room. Cloth is kind of cheap and not very attractive see full Chevrolet HHR review |