Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@6000 244 Nm@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6250 365 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,535 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,509 mm | 4,920 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,709 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,410 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,229 kg | 1,609 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,334 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 947 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,328 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 965 mm | -109 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,913 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 328 L | 470 L | -142 L |
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 |