Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Dodge Caliber | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.7 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 173.8 in | 19.9 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 68.8 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 60.4 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 3156 lb. | 391 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.2 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 52.2 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.4 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 49.6 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | -31.4 ft3 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |