Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,539 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,902 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,882 kg | 1,540 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 68 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 932 mm | 66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,171 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 927 mm | -53 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 997 L | 623 L | 374 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,860 L | 1,662 L | 0 L |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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 |