Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 108.1 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 189.6 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 66.1 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3810 lb. | -560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.5 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.3 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.0 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.1 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 | -20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 | -58.5 ft3 |
2016 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 |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |