Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Mazda Mazda3 | |
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Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 103.9 in | 26.6 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 180.9 in | 29.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 69.1 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 57.9 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4516 lb. | 2872 lb. | 1644 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.9 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 54.0 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.2 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.2 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 11.8 ft3 | -11.8 |
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |