Model Year | 2006 | 2022 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 107.3 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 183.5 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.7 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 56.9 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 3379 lb. | -99 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.7 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.6 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.5 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 50.9 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.1 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Mazda Mazda3.