Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Scion xB | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 102.4 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 167.3 in | 19.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.3 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 62.6 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3395 lb. | 3086 lb. | 309 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.8 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 52.7 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.7 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 41.2 in | -4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.7 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 46.7 in | 7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.0 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.0 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.7 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | -11.2 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 |
2011 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room for the driver and passenger. Easy to slide and adjust both seats. see full Scion xB review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room, comfortable, great access to controls, good visibility all round. see full Scion xB review |