Mazda Mazda6 (2011) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

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2011 Mazda Mazda6 and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	101.5 in	8.3 in
Length	193.7 in	165.4 in	28.3 in
Width	72.4 in	70.3 in	2.1 in
Height	57.9 in	58.3 in	-0.4 in
Curb Weight	3547 lb.	3326 lb.	221 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.3 in	0.1 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	41.2 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	38.5 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	52.8 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	35.5 in	2.5 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.6 ft³	15.0 ft³	1.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.6 ft³	46.0 ft³	-29.4 ft³

2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

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