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Mazda Mazda6 (2013) vs. Nissan Altima (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Mazda Mazda6 and 2011 Nissan Altima specs.

2013 Mazda Mazda6 and 2011 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2013 2011  
Model Mazda Mazda6 Nissan Altima  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
272 hp@6250
269 lb-ft@4250
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 109.3 in 0.5 in
Length 193.7 in 190.7 in 3 in
Width 72.4 in 70.7 in 1.7 in
Height 57.9 in 57.9 in 0 in
Curb Weight 3547 lb. 3357 lb. 190 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 20.0 gal. -1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.6 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 55.7 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 56.8 in -1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 44.1 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 36.8 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 55.5 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.9 in 52.5 in 3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 35.8 in 2.2 in
Total Legroom 80.5 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 0.6 in
Cargo Volume 16.6 ft3 15.3 ft3 1.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda6

2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda6

2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Altima

2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review
 
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