Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 121.2 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 202.5 in | -8.8 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 76.9 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 68.9 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 4494 lb. | -947 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 63.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.6 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.2 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 64.7 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.3 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.6 | 83.0 ft3 | -66.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -124 ft3 |
2012 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 2014 Volkswagen Routan.