Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
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 | 195.2 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 72.2 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.5 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 3461 lb. | 86 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.2 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.1 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.1 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.6 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.2 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Avalon.