Mazda Mazda6 (2011) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) Specs

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2011 Mazda Mazda6 and 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2011	2021
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 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	103.8 in	6 in
Length	193.7 in	167.6 in	26.1 in
Width	72.4 in	70.8 in	1.6 in
Height	57.9 in	58.2 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	3547 lb.	3256 lb.	291 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.4 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	55.9 in	1.4 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	38.1 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	53.9 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	35.6 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.6 ft³	17.4 ft³	-0.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.6 ft³	53.7 ft³	-37.1 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

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