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2008 Mazda Mazda6
MAZDA6 4dr Sdn Man i Sport
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2009 Toyota Corolla
Corolla 4dr Sdn Man
2008 Mazda Mazda6
MAZDA6 4dr Sdn Man i Sport
2009 Toyota Corolla
Corolla 4dr Sdn Man
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Compact
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
  8
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Displacement
2.3L/138 1.8L/110
Fuel System
MPFI EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
156 @ 6500 132 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
154 @ 4000 128 @ 4400
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type
5 5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31 3.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23 1.31
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.97 0.89
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.76 0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17 3.25
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.39 4.31
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
  30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 35
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90  
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.9 5.8
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3093 2723
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  150
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent E-Type Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double-Wishbone Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
  0.94
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
  0.79
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes  
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 1.0 10.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.0 x 0.4  
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
  Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
  9.0 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P215/50VR17 P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size
P215/50VR17 P195/65R15
Spare Tire Size
T115/70D16 Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17.0 x 7.0 15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17.0 x 7.0 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16.0 x 4.0 Compact
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 17.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.54 3.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7 35.6
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.0 13.2
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
105.3 102.4
Length, Overall (in)
186.8 178.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.1 69.3
Height, Overall (in)
56.7 57.7
Tread Width, Front (in)
60.2 60.3
Tread Width, Rear (in)
60.2 60.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.1 5.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.2 16.6
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
96.1 92.0
Front Head Room (in)
38.7 38.8
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3 41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.9 54.8
Front Hip Room (in)
54.7 53.0
Second Head Room (in)
37.1 37.2
Second Leg Room (in)
36.5 36.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.2 54.6
Second Hip Room (in)
54.1 43.9
Summary
Vehicle Name
MAZDA6 Corolla
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan