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Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Scion iQ | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 78.7 in | 26.6 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 120.1 in | 66.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.1 in | 4 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 59.1 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3395 lb. | 2127 lb. | 1268 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 8.5 gal. | 9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.9 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 35.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 50.2 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 33.8 in | 20.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 28.6 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 69.5 in (over 2 rows) | 9.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.0 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.7 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | 42 ft3 |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2012 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD |
For such a small car, it's surprising roomy up front. I'm 6' 200 lbs and have no problem getting in. Comfort is good with plenty of head room. Back seat is very tiny but one person could sit there fairly comfortably by sitting sideways as the front passenger seat sits a little farther forward than the driver seat. Passenger seat has plenty of room since there is no glove box that gets in the way. see full Scion iQ review |
2012 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD |
Rear seat room is pretty small. An adult would have to sit sideways to make use of it (our dealer sat back there during our test drive. If there are more than one or two people who will be using this car at one time, it's probably not the right choice. see full Scion iQ review |