Ford Expedition (2013) vs. Mazda CX-3 (2016) Specs

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2013 Ford Expedition and 2016 Mazda CX-3 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2016
Model	Ford Expedition	Mazda CX-3
Engine	5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600	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 2013 Ford Expedition

2013 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review
2014	0	Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. 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
Year	Comment
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
Year	Comment
	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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