Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Mini Clubman | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@5000 207 lb-ft@1250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 105.1 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 168.3 in | 23.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.9 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3300 lb. | -50 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.2 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.7 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.8 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 34.3 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 47.9 ft3 | -33.1 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 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mini Clubman's standard seats have a non-adjustable lumbar area that bulges far too much for my back. Your back and impression of the seats could differ. Or get any level of the leather upholstery (starting at $750 for partial leather, plus $300 for the required sport buckets that are standard on the S) and the lumbar support becomes adjustable. see full Mini Clubman review |
2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review |