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Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Dodge Charger | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 292 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 120.2 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 199.9 in | -6.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 75.0 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.4 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 3961 lb. | -414 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.2 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.1 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.1 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | The V6 Charger also feels right because it sits right. Sitting moderately high in the big comfortable seat gazing over an expansive hood, you might start to wonder why traditional American cars don't rule the road the way they once did. Visibility isn't the best, but the 2011 redesign did enlarge the windows, alleviating the bunker-like ambiance of the 2005-2010 sedans. see full Dodge Charger review |
2011 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I previously owned a crossover vehicle and this car has much more leg room. see full Dodge Charger review |