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Mazda Mazda6 (2017) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 and 2008 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2017 Mazda Mazda6 and 2008 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2017 2008  
Model Mazda Mazda6 Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.4 in 106.7 in 4.7 in
Length 191.5 in 188.2 in 3.3 in
Width 72.4 in 71.7 in 0.7 in
Height 57.1 in 58.0 in -0.9 in
Curb Weight 3179 lb. 3305 lb. -126 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.4 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 38.4 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 55.7 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.1 in 0.0 in 56.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.4 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.8 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 54.6 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.1 in 0.0 in 56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 37.7 in 1 in
Total Legroom 80.9 in (over 2 rows) 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 1.8 in
Cargo Volume 14.8 ft3 14.2 ft3 0.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6

2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6

2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat

2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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