Mazda Mazda6 (2006) vs. Mitsubishi Outlander (2015) Specs

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 and 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Specifications

Model Year	2006	2015
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Mitsubishi Outlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000	3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	105.1 in	0.2 in
Length	187.8 in	183.3 in	4.5 in
Width	70.1 in	70.9 in	-0.8 in
Height	57.3 in	66.1 in	-8.8 in
Curb Weight	3706 lb.	3571 lb.	135 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	16.6 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.6 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	56.4 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	52.6 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.9 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	38.4 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.0 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	51.7 in	2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	37.3 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	39.4 in	-39.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.2 in	-28.2 in
Total Legroom	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	106.4 in (over 3 rows)	-27.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.7 ft³	10.3 ft³	23.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.7	34.2 ft³	-0.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.5 ft³	63.3 ft³	-2.8 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

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review

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