Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 228 kW@6200 409 Nm@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,755 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 2,404 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 100 L | -38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 983 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 973 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 904 mm | 79 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 878 L | -459 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 2,010 L | 12.8 |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |