Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.3 in | -1 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 184.1 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.4 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 67.9 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3706 lb. | 4054 lb. | -348 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.8 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.6 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.0 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.8 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.7 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.5 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -17.7 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 |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |