Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,681 kg | 1,644 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 60 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,052 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,011 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 965 mm | -38 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 954 L | 974 L | -20 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,713 L | 2,115 L | -1 L |
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 |
2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review |
2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |