| Model Year | 2023 | 2017 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-50 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 112.6 in | -1.8 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 198.3 in | -12.5 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 78.9 in | -6 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 70.0 in | -6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3907 lb. | 4633 lb. | -726 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 61.5 in | -5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.6 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 61.0 in | -7.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 56.8 in | -4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.4 | 43.9 ft3 | -12.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -25.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mazda CX-50.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.