Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 97.1 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 145.6 in | 41.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.3 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 55.4 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3697 lb. | 2668 lb. | 1029 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 50.3 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 44.7 in | 10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 29.9 in | 6.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 7.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.0 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.7 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |