Mazda Mazda6 (2006) vs. Lexus RX (2014) Specs

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 and 2014 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Lexus RX
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	107.9 in	-2.6 in
Length	187.8 in	187.8 in	0 in
Width	70.1 in	74.2 in	-4.1 in
Height	57.3 in	66.3 in	-9 in
Curb Weight	3706 lb.	4343 lb.	-637 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	19.2 gal.	-1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.1 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	58.0 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.5 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	43.1 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	37.7 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	57.6 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	54.5 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	36.8 in	-0.3 in
Total Legroom	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.7 ft³	40.0 ft³	-6.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.5 ft³	80.3 ft³	-19.8 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

2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review

2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review

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