Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 158 kW@6000 267 Nm@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5300 353 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,745 mm | 4,933 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,518 kg | 1,462 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 60 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 993 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 953 mm | -11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 968 mm | -41 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 430 L | 445 L | -15 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu.