Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Lincoln MKS | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 265 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.9 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 204.1 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 75.9 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 61.6 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 4127 lb. | -580 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.6 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.9 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.3 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.6 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.6 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seat comfort see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This the best point of this car. The leather, from Scotland, is the best I have experienced in a car... And the room is such that my 6 foot son feels separate from me when along for the drive. see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are the most comfortable ones I have sat in, the lumbar adjustment is great, not only goes in and out ( harder / softer ), it also has an adjustment for up aand down. see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Honeslty hard to explain. My kids feel like they are on a couch. Heated. see full Lincoln MKS review |