Mazda Mazda6 (2006) vs. Lexus LS (2015) Specs

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 and 2015 Lexus LS Specifications

Model Year	2006	2015
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
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

2015 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

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