Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6250 365 Nm@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 4,958 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 1,570 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 64 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 963 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 996 mm | -31 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 470 L | 453 L | 17 L |
2013 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 |
2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. 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.