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	2,789 mm	2,578 mm	0 mm
Length	4,920 mm	4,201 mm	0 mm
Width	1,839 mm	1,786 mm	0 mm
Height	1,471 mm	1,481 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,609 kg	1,509 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	55 L	15 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,001 mm	998 mm	-997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,455 mm	1,389 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,400 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,080 mm	1,046 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	947 mm	978 mm	-31 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,435 mm	1,341 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,420 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	965 mm	902 mm	63 mm
Total Legroom	2,045 mm (over 2 rows)	1,948 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	470 L	425 L	45 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.6	1,303 L	15.6

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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