Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 3,061 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,745 mm | 5,116 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 2,001 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 80 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,011 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,623 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,001 mm | 931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,603 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,671 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 1,031 mm | 926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,509 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,270 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,954 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 623 L | 960 L | -337 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.0 | 2,220 L | 20 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,662 L | 4,021 L | -3 L |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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 |
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