Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 98.0 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 173.6 in | 13.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 67.8 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 58.1 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3589 lb. | 2783 lb. | 806 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 52.7 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 50.6 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 49.0 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 49.2 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 31.2 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.2 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Fiesta.