Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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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 | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 2,012 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,967 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 79 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,008 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,003 mm | 931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 1,039 mm | 926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,547 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,077 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 623 L | 1,087 L | 622 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.0 | 2,636 L | 20 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,662 L | 4,205 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 |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |