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2008 Mazda Mazda6 and 2006 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,745 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,540 kg | 1,600 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 60 L | 8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,036 mm | 982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,008 mm | 931 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 973 mm | -46 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 762 mm | -762 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 623 L | 348 L | 275 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.0 | 1,053 L | 21 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,662 L | 2,067 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda6
| 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota RAV4
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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