Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,920 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,478 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 70 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 947 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 965 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 470 L | -85 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 16.6 | -15.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 16.6 | -14.6 L |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |