Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 4,625 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 1,365 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 932 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 950 mm | 15 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 470 L | 428 L | 42 L |
2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2017 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Nissan Sentra.