Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 105.3 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 186.8 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 70.1 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4647 lb. | 3395 lb. | 1252 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -18 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.1 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 54.7 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 36.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.9 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.1 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.5 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
2014 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Tesla Model S.
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 |