Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Lexus HS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.3 in | -1 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 184.8 in | 2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.3 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 59.3 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3682 lb. | -395 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 52.8 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.2 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 51.2 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.5 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.2 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 | 3.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus HS.