Mazda Mazda6 (2014) vs. Subaru Forester (2016) Specs

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2014 Mazda Mazda6 and 2016 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2014	2016
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Subaru Forester
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	103.9 in	7.5 in
Length	191.5 in	180.9 in	10.6 in
Width	72.4 in	70.7 in	1.7 in
Height	57.1 in	66.4 in	-9.3 in
Curb Weight	3183 lb.	3624 lb.	-441 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	15.9 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	41.4 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	57.0 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.0 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.8 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	56.5 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	38.0 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	34.4 ft³	-19.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8 ft³	74.7 ft³	-59.9 ft³

2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. 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

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