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Ford Expedition (2008) vs. Mazda CX-3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Expedition and 2016 Mazda CX-3 specs.

2008 Ford Expedition and 2016 Mazda CX-3 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2016  
Model Ford Expedition Mazda CX-3  
Engine 5.4L V8
OHC-3v
300 hp@5000
365 lb-ft@3750
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
146 hp@6000
146 lb-ft@2800
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.0 in 101.2 in 17.8 in
Length 206.5 in 168.3 in 38.2 in
Width 78.8 in 69.6 in 9.2 in
Height 77.2 in 60.7 in 16.5 in
Curb Weight 5578 lb. 2952 lb. 2626 lb.
Fuel Capacity 28.0 gal. 12.7 gal. 15.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 38.4 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.2 in 53.5 in 9.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 60.2 in 52.3 in 7.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 41.7 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 37.2 in 2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.7 in 50.4 in 13.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.9 in 49.0 in 10.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 35.0 in 4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.3 in 0.0 in 38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 51.9 in 0.0 in 51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 50.2 in 0.0 in 50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3 37.7 in 0.0 in 37.7 in
Total Legroom 117.9 in (over 3 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 41.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.6 ft3 12.4 ft3 6.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 55.0 ft3 12.4 42.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 108.3 ft3 44.5 ft3 63.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Expedition

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-3

2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO. Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest. see full Mazda CX-3 review
2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable. The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference. According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows. see full Mazda CX-3 review
 

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