Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 101.5 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 173.5 in | 20.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.5 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.8 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 3686 lb. | -139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.5 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.7 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 35.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 41.5 in | 15 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 32.5 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |