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Mazda Mazda6 (2009) vs. Mazda CX-3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 and 2016 Mazda CX-3 specs.

2009 Mazda Mazda6 and 2016 Mazda CX-3 Specifications

Model Year 2009 2016  
Model Mazda Mazda6 Mazda CX-3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 101.2 in 8.6 in
Length 193.7 in 168.3 in 25.4 in
Width 72.4 in 69.6 in 2.8 in
Height 57.9 in 60.7 in -2.8 in
Curb Weight 3258 lb. 2809 lb. 449 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 12.7 gal. 5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.4 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 53.5 in 3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 52.3 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 41.7 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 37.2 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 50.4 in 6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.9 in 49.0 in 6.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 35.0 in 3 in
Total Legroom 80.5 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.6 ft3 12.4 ft3 4.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.6 ft3 44.5 ft3 -27.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda Mazda6

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review
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
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-3

2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO. Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest. see full Mazda CX-3 review
2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable. The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference. According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows. see full Mazda CX-3 review
 

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