Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,478 kg | 1,517 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 960 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 958 mm | 7 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 470 L | 402 L | 68 L |
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 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |