Model Year | 2014 | 2023 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 170 kW@5000 350 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,737 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,466 kg | 1,522 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 50 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 978 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 945 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 950 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 399 L | 20 L |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta.