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Mazda Mazda6 (2008) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda Mazda6 and 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2008 Mazda Mazda6 and 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2008 2021  
Model Mazda Mazda6 Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
212 hp@6000
197 lb-ft@5000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
228 hp@4700
258 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.3 in 103.8 in 1.5 in
Length 186.8 in 167.6 in 19.2 in
Width 70.1 in 70.8 in -0.7 in
Height 56.7 in 58.2 in -1.5 in
Curb Weight 3455 lb. 3256 lb. 199 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 38.4 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 55.9 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.7 in 0.0 in 54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 41.2 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 38.1 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 53.9 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.1 in 0.0 in 54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.5 in 35.6 in 0.9 in
Total Legroom 78.8 in (over 2 rows) 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.0 ft3 17.4 ft3 4.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.7 ft3 53.7 ft3 5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda6

2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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