Mini Hardtop (2015) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2013) Specs

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2015 Mini Hardtop and 2013 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2013
Model	Mini Hardtop	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.1 in	109.8 in	-8.7 in
Length	157.4 in	193.7 in	-36.3 in
Width	68.0 in	72.4 in	-4.4 in
Height	56.1 in	57.9 in	-1.8 in
Curb Weight	3010 lb.	3547 lb.	-537 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.4 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.2 in	57.3 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.5 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.3 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.6 in	56.5 in	-6.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.9 in	-55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.3 in	38.0 in	-5.7 in
Total Legroom	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	-6.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	16.6 ft³	-3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	40.7 ft³	16.6 ft³	24.1 ft³

2015 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mini Hardtop.

2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2013 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

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