Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.0 in | 6.8 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 168.9 in | 24.8 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 67.1 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 65.2 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3258 lb. | 3165 lb. | 93 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.8 in | 3.5 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 | 39.5 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.6 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 46.7 in | 9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.9 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | -47.6 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 |
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |