Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 104.3 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 166.1 in | 25.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.5 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 55.1 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 2657 lb. | 575 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.2 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.9 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.3 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.0 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 52.6 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 31.7 in | 7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | -19.9 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Okay, adults won't want to spend a long road trip in the back seat of a Veloster. But given the car's sleek styling and tidy exterior dimensions, there's a surprising amount of room back there. Not only is the third door justified, but a fourth portal would also be welcome. As is, whoever sits in the left rear seat has no easy way to get to it. Between the lack of a fourth door and the presence of a low console where a fifth person might otherwise sit, it's as if they want people who regularly tote kids to get an Elantra GT. Which, sadly, isn't offered with a 201-horsepower engine. see full Hyundai Veloster review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster.