Subaru Forester (2018) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2015) Specs

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2018 Subaru Forester and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2018	2015
Model	Subaru Forester	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	111.4 in	-7.5 in
Length	180.9 in	191.5 in	-10.6 in
Width	70.7 in	72.4 in	-1.7 in
Height	66.4 in	57.1 in	9.3 in
Curb Weight	3653 lb.	3183 lb.	470 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	16.4 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	38.4 in	3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	57.1 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	56.1 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	42.2 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.1 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	55.5 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	56.1 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.7 in	-0.7 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	14.8 ft³	19.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	14.8 ft³	59.9 ft³

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

2015 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

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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