Mazda Mazda6 (2013) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2015) Specs

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2013 Mazda Mazda6 and 2015 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2013	2015
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	110.4 in	-0.6 in
Length	193.7 in	191.1 in	2.6 in
Width	72.4 in	73.4 in	-1 in
Height	57.9 in	58.1 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	3547 lb.	3505 lb.	42 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.4 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	57.9 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	55.3 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	45.5 in	-3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	38.0 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	56.5 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	56.1 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	35.6 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume	16.6 ft³	16.3 ft³	0.3 ft³

2013 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

2013 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

2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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