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Mazda Mazda6 (2013) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Mazda Mazda6 and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2013 Mazda Mazda6 and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2013 2012  
Model Mazda Mazda6 Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 3,020 mm -1 mm
Length 4,920 mm 5,207 mm -1 mm
Width 1,839 mm 1,991 mm 0 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,788 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,478 kg 2,173 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 83 L -13 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,575 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,400 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,080 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 947 mm 1,001 mm 946 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,557 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 935 mm 30 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 960 mm -960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,463 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,227 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 843 mm -843 mm
Total Legroom 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 470 L 691 L -221 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 16.6 1,948 L 15.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.6 3,296 L 13.6

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda6

2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda6

2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 
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