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Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 108.5 in | -10.5 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 197.6 in | -42.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 73.0 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 56.1 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 2359 lb. | 3343 lb. | -984 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 57.3 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 54.5 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 56.6 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 55.7 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 38.9 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 10 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 Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |