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2011 Mazda Mazda6 and 2008 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 111.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 193.7 in | 197.2 in | -3.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 3495 lb. | 52 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.9 in | -2.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda Mazda6
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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