Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Ford Five Hundred | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 112.9 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 200.7 in | -45.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 74.5 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 60.1 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3643 lb. | -1337 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 57.8 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.7 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 57.6 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 53.6 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 41.9 in | -7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 5.8 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 Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |