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2008 Mazda Mazda6 and 2008 Pontiac G5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Pontiac G5 | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 171 hp@5800 167 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 103.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Length | 186.8 in | 179.8 in | 7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 67.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 55.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3347 lb. | 2991 lb. | 356 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.1 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 49.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 49.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 46.3 in | 7.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 32.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.2 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda6
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac G5
| 2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room even for a tall person. see full Pontiac G5 review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is enough room for the majority of people even with an above average height person in the front seat. see full Pontiac G5 review |
| 2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |
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