Model Year | 2010 | 2020 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,407 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,443 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,610 kg | 1,624 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 62 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 953 mm | 975 mm | -22 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,425 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 942 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,425 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 826 mm | 983 mm | -157 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 187 L | 419 L | -232 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 297 L | 14.8 | 282.2 L |
2010 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2020 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2019 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |