Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Volvo C70 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 103.9 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 180.4 in | 6.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.3 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 55.1 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3347 lb. | 3837 lb. | -490 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.6 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.1 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 47.0 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 41.5 in | 12.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.9 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.2 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2012 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 review |