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2018 Mazda Mazda6 Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Length | 191.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Height | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3305 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Mazda Mazda6
| 2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Mazda Mazda6
| 2018 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 |
2018 Mazda Mazda6 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Grand Touring Reserve | Signature |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000 | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000 | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||||
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/55HR17 tires | 225/45WR19 tires | 225/45WR19 tires | 225/45WR19 tires | 225/45WR19 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2018 Mazda Mazda6
| 2018 Mazda Mazda6 Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2019 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both cars have turbo-four-cylinder engines. Mazdas makes more torque while the Legacy's produces more horsepower. Both can run on regular fuel (but the Mazda will make more horsepower on premium, 250 vs 227). --- The Mazda's power plant is much more pleasant and engaging. The sound is better, the power comes on lower, the turbo lag is imperceptible, and it's a smoother engine. It makes for a better daily driver overall. My first thought when I got in to test drive it (having never driven a Mazda sedan nor their turbo four before) was that it reminded me of my E430s V8. --- The Legacy's power comes on much higher, so you notice the turbo lag since there's a larger rev range where the four-cylinder isn't being boosted. There's an excitement in feeling the power come on so suddenly, but for daily driving it's less pleasant to have to rev it as high to get to the power. It remains a great engine, but as someone who had a 2018 3.6R I will always lament the loss of that buttery smooth Subaru powerplant. --- The Mazda6 has a 6-speed automatic that shifts with decisiveness and it s well calibrated for their Turbo 4. The Legacy's CVT will imitate shifts under hard acceleration but they are not as quick or crisp in feel as the Mazda's real shifts. In normal driving it will do the typical CVT drone, which is fine for a car of this class and you'd get used to it. That being said, the Mazda's powertrain refinement just lends to further its premium aspirations. --- MPG: The Legacy wins on fuel economy thanks to the newer drivetrain and CVT. The Mazda6 is not a gas guzzler, but even with AWD the Legacy bests it handily. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2017 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is not the fastest car, especially in manual trans trim. Here where your shifting skill counts. But it is smooth. Good powertrain for the class. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2018 Mazda Mazda6 Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
There is one gripes with it though. It is so tuned for fuel economy that you shift 5 times before 42 mpg under normal acceleration. Really, Mazda? Would be much better to have gear spacing so that you drive as normal 5-speed and then at around 55mph go into 6th. Ok, I learned to avoid this junk. Just go like normal 1,2,3,4 and then 6. Or on 35mph road you can drive from 3rd to 5th. Otherwise it is just too much shifting. At one point I started seriously doubt this purchase but once I started to skip some gears everything fell into place. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2018 Mazda Mazda6
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2018 Mazda Mazda6.
2018 Mazda Mazda6 MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | Sport | 21,950 | 0 | 895 |
| 4dr Sedan | Touring | 25,700 | 0 | 895 |
| 4dr Sedan | Grand Touring | 29,200 | 0 | 895 |
| 4dr Sedan | Grand Touring Reserve | 31,700 | 0 | 895 |
| 4dr Sedan | Signature | 34,750 | 0 | 895 |
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