Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Kia Rondo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.3 in | -1 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 179.0 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 67.7 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3404 lb. | 3333 lb. | 71 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.6 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 41.6 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.9 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.2 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.7 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.7 | 31.7 ft3 | 2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.5 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |