Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Scion tC | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.3 in | -1 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 174.0 in | 12.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.1 in | 1 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 55.7 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2970 lb. | 485 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.2 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 50.0 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 47.3 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.6 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.0 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.7 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |