Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 158 kW@6000 267 Nm@5000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 151 kW@6600 249 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,745 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,702 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,529 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 55 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,003 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,003 mm | 931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,212 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 960 mm | -33 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 623 L | 1,065 L | 622 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,662 L | 0 L | 1 L |
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 |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |