Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Mazda CX-5 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.3 in | -1 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 179.3 in | 8.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 65.7 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3404 lb. | 3212 lb. | 192 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.2 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.0 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.3 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.7 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.5 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | -4.3 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 |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review |