Mazda Mazda6 (2015) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2006) Specs

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2015 Mazda Mazda6 and 2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications

Model Year	2015	2006
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	99.4 in	12 in
Length	191.5 in	175.4 in	16.1 in
Width	72.4 in	68.5 in	3.9 in
Height	57.1 in	56.7 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	3183 lb.	3016 lb.	167 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	15.9 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	38.6 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	52.7 in	4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.1 in	53.3 in	2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.9 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	36.7 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	52.9 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	51.9 in	4.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	33.0 in	5.7 in
Total Legroom	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	5 in
Cargo Volume	14.8 ft³	11.0 ft³	3.8 ft³

2015 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

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

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