Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 185 kW@5700 339 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 2,012 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,466 kg | 1,994 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 79 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,008 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,003 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,039 mm | 982 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 | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 1,087 L | 418 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 2,636 L | 12.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 4,205 L | 10.8 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Honda Odyssey.