Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 4,580 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 1,518 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 64 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 955 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 851 mm | 114 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 470 L | 320 L | 150 L |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |