Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Lexus LS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 360 hp@6400 347 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 116.9 in | -11.6 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 200.0 in | -13.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.8 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 58.1 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3589 lb. | 4651 lb. | -1062 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.4 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.9 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.5 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.8 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.2 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -2.8 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 |
2013 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus LS.