Ford Escape (2013) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2015) Specs

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2013 Ford Escape and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2015
Model	Ford Escape	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	111.4 in	-5.5 in
Length	178.1 in	191.5 in	-13.4 in
Width	72.4 in	72.4 in	0 in
Height	66.3 in	57.1 in	9.2 in
Curb Weight	3592 lb.	3232 lb.	360 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.1 gal.	16.4 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	38.4 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	57.1 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.1 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	42.2 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.1 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	55.5 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	56.1 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.7 in	-1.9 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	-3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.3 ft³	14.8 ft³	19.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.8 ft³	14.8 ft³	53 ft³

2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review

2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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