Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 91.7 in | 27.3 in |
Length | 205.8 in | 157.3 in | 48.5 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 67.7 in | 11 in |
Height | 76.7 in | 49.0 in | 27.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5352 lb. | 2542 lb. | 2810 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.4 in | 53.2 in | 10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 50.6 in | 12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.3 in | 0.0 in | 64.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.4 in | 0.0 in | 62.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 0.0 in | 60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 73.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.9 ft3 | 5.3 | 55.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 110.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 105.2 ft3 |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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