Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 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 | 2,675 mm | 2,697 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,745 mm | 4,549 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,600 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 56 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,008 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 991 mm | -59 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 1,006 mm | 926 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,047 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 623 L | 875 L | -252 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,662 L | 1,688 L | 0 L |
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 |
2017 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-5.