Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,346 mm | 4,920 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,549 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,478 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 70 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 965 mm | -46 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 470 L | 99 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,399 L | 16.6 | -15.6 L |
2010 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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 |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions 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 |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 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 |