Mazda Mazda6 (2006) vs. Lexus ES (2019) Specs

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 and 2019 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year	2006	2019
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Lexus ES
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	113.0 in	-7.7 in
Length	186.8 in	195.9 in	-9.1 in
Width	70.1 in	73.4 in	-3.3 in
Height	56.7 in	56.9 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	3589 lb.	3649 lb.	-60 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.5 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	55.9 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.0 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	54.3 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	54.3 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	39.2 in	-2.7 in
Total Legroom	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	-2.8 in
Cargo Volume	15.2 ft³	16.7 ft³	-1.5 ft³

2006 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
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2006 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

2019 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review

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