Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-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 | 206.5 in | 157.3 in | 49.2 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 67.7 in | 11.1 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 49.0 in | 28.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 2542 lb. | 3036 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 53.2 in | 10 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 50.6 in | 9.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.1 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 0.0 in | 63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 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) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 74.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 5.3 | 49.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 103 ft3 |
2014 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 |
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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