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2013 Mazda Mazda6 and 2012 Lexus RX Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Lexus RX | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 107.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Length | 193.7 in | 187.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 66.3 in | -8.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 4178 lb. | -631 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -23.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | -63.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda6
| 2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda6
| 2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX
| 2012 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 | |
| 2012 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX
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