Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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 Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 90.9 in | 20.5 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 154.1 in | 37.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 68.3 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 48.6 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 2381 lb. | 869 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 52.2 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 52.0 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 37.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata.