Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 109.8 in | -10 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 193.7 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 72.4 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 57.9 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2710 lb. | 3547 lb. | -837 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 57.3 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 55.1 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.5 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 55.9 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 38.0 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.6 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |