TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda6
2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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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.
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2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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2016
4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Scion FR-S
2013 Scion FR-S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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2013
Unlike a Mazda Miata or Nissan 370Z, the FR-S has a rear seat. But even a driver of middling height will position the front seat just inches away from the rear seat, leaving too little room for a rear passenger's legs. It would help if there was enough space beneath the front seats for the rear passengers' feet, but there isn't. To even carry children in the back, occupants of the front seats must slide forward. The back seat will serve in a pinch, but the FR-S isn't viable for frequent use by four people. The late, lamented Mazda RX-8 was capable of carrying four adults thanks more intelligent packaging.
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2013 Scion FR-S Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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2013
2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD
Although form-fitting, the seats are incredibly comfortable, even for the big and tall crowd. The car fits like a bespoke suit. The back seat is suitable only for toddlers.
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2013 Scion FR-S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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2013
2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD
Again, if your metric includes back seats, forget it. These are only here for insurance purposes. Seriously.
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2013
2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD
If you are a larger person walk right by it, i'm only slightly above average (5-11, 190) and just wearing a coat can make for a tight fit. But if you do fit you can drive it for hours no problem.
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