Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Nissan Quest | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 118.1 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 200.8 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 77.6 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 71.5 in | -13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3258 lb. | 4367 lb. | -1109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.1 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 64.5 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 57.3 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.8 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 41.6 in | -4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 63.2 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 66.0 in | -10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.7 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -40.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.6 | 63.6 ft3 | -47 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -91.8 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |