Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,478 kg | 1,477 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 0 L | 70 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 947 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 846 mm | 119 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,915 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 470 L | 680 L | -210 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 | 850 L | -833.4 |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |