Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,544 kg | 1,568 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 60 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,034 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,001 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 1,001 mm | 926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 775 mm | -775 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 954 L | 320 L | 634 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.7 | 1,257 L | 32.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,713 L | 2,008 L | -1 L |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |