Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 106.4 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 175.6 in | 30.9 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 69.7 in | 9.1 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 52.8 in | 24.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 3064 lb. | 2514 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 12.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 54.8 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 53.3 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.7 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 54.9 in | 8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 48.1 in | 11.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 32.2 in | 6.9 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 7.6 | 47.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |