Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Lexus GX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 109.8 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 188.2 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.0 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 74.6 in | -17.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3404 lb. | 4871 lb. | -1467 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.1 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.8 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.9 in | -24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | -24.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.7 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.7 | 49.7 ft3 | -16 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.5 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | -17 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 |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |