Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.3 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 184.3 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.7 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 64.8 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 3787 lb. | -240 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.0 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.8 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.7 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.0 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.4 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -42 ft3 |
2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |