Ford Edge (2012) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2018) Specs

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2012 Ford Edge and 2018 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Ford Edge	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.2 in	111.4 in	-0.2 in
Length	184.2 in	191.5 in	-7.3 in
Width	76.0 in	72.4 in	3.6 in
Height	67.0 in	57.1 in	9.9 in
Curb Weight	4056 lb.	3560 lb.	496 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	16.4 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.4 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.9 in	57.1 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.1 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	42.2 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.1 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	55.5 in	3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	56.1 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.6 in	38.7 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.2 ft³	14.8 ft³	17.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.9 ft³	14.8 ft³	54.1 ft³

2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review
2011	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review

2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review

2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2019	The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2019	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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