Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,745 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,540 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 50 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,029 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 998 mm | -66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 919 mm | 8 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 623 L | 561 L | 62 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,662 L | 1,741 L | 0 L |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |