Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Nissan 350Z | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,745 mm | 4,313 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,540 kg | 1,515 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 76 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 970 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 0 mm | 932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 0 mm | 927 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,082 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 623 L | 193 L | 430 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,662 L | 6.8 | -5.8 L |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | 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 |
Infinate seat positions 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 |
2008 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 |
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 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |