Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,466 kg | 1,982 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 73 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,034 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,013 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 975 mm | 8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 391 L | 28 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,198 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 2,370 L | 12.8 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |