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2006 Ford Explorer and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 111.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 191.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.1 in | 15.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3183 lb. | 1257 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.7 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.8 | 29.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Explorer
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda6
| 2015 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda6
| 2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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