Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2015) Specs

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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2015
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	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 SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	111.4 in	-8.9 in
Length	174.5 in	191.5 in	-17 in
Width	71.2 in	72.4 in	-1.2 in
Height	65.6 in	57.1 in	8.5 in
Curb Weight	3404 lb.	3232 lb.	172 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	16.4 gal.	0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	57.1 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.1 in	-56.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	42.2 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.1 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	55.5 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.1 in	-56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	38.7 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	-5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	14.8 ft³	9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	14.8 ft³	41.3 ft³

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.

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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