Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2013) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2014) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2014
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	111.4 in	-9.9 in
Length	179.3 in	191.5 in	-12.2 in
Width	70.1 in	72.4 in	-2.3 in
Height	59.2 in	57.1 in	2.1 in
Curb Weight	3285 lb.	3232 lb.	53 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	16.4 gal.	-1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	38.4 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.1 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.1 in	-56.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	42.2 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.1 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	55.5 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.1 in	-56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	38.7 in	-3.2 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	14.8 ft³	18 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	14.8 ft³	52.1 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review

2014 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

2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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