Mazda Mazda6 (2011) vs. Pontiac Solstice (2008) Specs

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2011 Mazda Mazda6 and 2008 Pontiac Solstice Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Pontiac Solstice
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	95.1 in	14.7 in
Length	193.7 in	157.2 in	36.5 in
Width	72.4 in	71.3 in	1.1 in
Height	57.9 in	50.1 in	7.8 in
Curb Weight	3547 lb.	2976 lb.	571 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	13.0 gal.	5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.5 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	52.4 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	42.7 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	0.0 in	37.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	0.0 in	56.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	0.0 in	38 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	42.7 in (over 1 rows)	37.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.6 ft³	2.1 ft³	14.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.6 ft³	5.4 ft³	11.2 ft³

2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2008 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD	No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review
2008	2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review

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