Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 4,580 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 1,337 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 953 mm | -6 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 909 mm | 56 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 470 L | 351 L | 119 L |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.