Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 116.0 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 204.0 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 80.5 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 74.4 in | -17.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 5466 lb. | -1906 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -9.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 42.8 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 64.8 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 60.8 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 45.3 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 65.1 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 60.3 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.6 in | -62.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.8 in | -24.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | -28.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 51.6 ft3 | -36.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 94.7 ft3 | -79.9 ft3 |
2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2019 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
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