Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.2 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 174.9 in | -19.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 69.7 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3156 lb. | -850 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.2 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.2 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.9 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 49.1 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.6 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -39.3 ft3 |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |