Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.0 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 189.8 in | 3.9 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 72.2 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.9 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 3338 lb. | 209 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.9 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.2 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 45.5 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.9 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.6 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |