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 | 2,675 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,745 mm | 4,582 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,836 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,518 kg | 1,740 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 60 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 970 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 925 mm | 17 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 861 mm | 66 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 430 L | 362 L | 68 L |
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 |