Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Nissan cube | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,530 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 3,975 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,478 kg | 1,253 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,240 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,021 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,209 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 902 mm | 63 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 470 L | 323 L | 147 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 | 1,645 L | 15.6 |
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 |
2009 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |