Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,309 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 3,914 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 1,131 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 45 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,321 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 0 mm | 947 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 0 mm | 965 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 470 L | 127 L | 343 L |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 |
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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