Mazda Mazda6 (2013) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2018) Specs

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2013 Mazda Mazda6 and 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2013	2018
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 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
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.	3373 lb.	174 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

2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2013 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

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