Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,580 mm | 4,920 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,740 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,395 kg | 1,478 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 947 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,351 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,420 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 851 mm | 965 mm | -114 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 320 L | 470 L | -150 L |
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |