Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,745 mm | 5,105 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,958 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,986 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 79 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,039 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,016 mm | 931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,603 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 1,006 mm | 926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 975 mm | -975 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,554 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,232 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,044 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,086 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 623 L | 1,087 L | 622 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.0 | 2,580 L | 20 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,662 L | 4,174 L | -3 L |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. 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 |
Infinate seat positions 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 |
2008 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 |
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 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seating position. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The captains chairs in the second row can be apart or together. It is easy to get to the third row seat. There is plenty of leg room in the second and third row seats, and plenty of room between the second row seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Kids love the rear seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
See previous. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats and you can move from the front to the rear without exiting the vehicle. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of rear legroom for adults in all rows, room for three kids in both rear rows see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
pleasant cloth feel, well placed armrests, adequate side support see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are not hard and plenty of room for adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Split 3rd row is great (3 kids) - access is great. 2nd row bucket seats are easy to access and very comfortable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I like the fact that I can seat 6 in the back since I have 4 children. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No back support, no thigh support. Seat headrests curve your spine forward. Seat shape was not the same for all four captain chairs. Quality control must be very poor. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Worst driver seat ever--both bottom and back are poorly shaped. Cannot drive more than a few minutes without pain--so have modified with air cushion and pillows, but only partially mitigates. see full Honda Odyssey review |