Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Nissan 350Z / 370Z | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 100.4 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 167.2 in | 19.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.8 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 51.9 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3395 lb. | 3232 lb. | 163 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.4 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 35.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.0 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.7 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 51.8 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 |
2009 Nissan 350Z / 370Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |