Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.3 in | -1 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 178.7 in | 8.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 65.7 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3375 lb. | 80 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 | 36.7 in | 39.0 in | -2.3 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 | 22.0 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.7 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | 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 |
Infinate seat positions 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 |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's no clear winner in rear seat room and comfort, either. The Mazda's rear seat is mounted a little lower than the Toyota's, and when sitting in it my knees are considerably closer (if still not close) to the front seat backs. Also, the Toyota's rear seat reclines, while the Mazda's does not. Neither car has air vents in the rear passenger compartment, but the RAV4 has a large vent high on the instrument panel apparently intended to push cool air into the rear seat via the ceiling. To counter these RAV4 advantages, the CX-5 offers about five inches more rear hip room. So three passengers will fit more comfortably. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2015 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 |
2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While recently shopping for a new car for the first time in over 10 years, I found that driver's seats are now made with high sides. For me, a 5'1" female driver, this makes it a bit awkward getting in and out. Combined with the higher ground clearance of a compact SUV, it's not the ideal setup. The Mazda CX-5 is not as bad as others, but it's still an issue. see full Mazda CX-5 review |