Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,466 kg | 1,837 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 72 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,049 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,024 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 795 mm | 188 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 790 L | -371 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 1,892 L | 13.8 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |