Mazda Mazda6 (2013) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

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2013 Mazda Mazda6 and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	104.4 in	5.4 in
Length	193.7 in	182.2 in	11.5 in
Width	72.4 in	70.0 in	2.4 in
Height	57.9 in	57.2 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	3547 lb.	3124 lb.	423 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.2 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	55.2 in	2.1 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	37.1 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	53.6 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.1 in	-0.1 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.2 in
Cargo Volume	16.6 ft³	15.5 ft³	1.1 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

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

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