Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 109.8 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 193.7 in | 3.4 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 72.4 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.9 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4557 lb. | 3547 lb. | 1010 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 57.3 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.1 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.5 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.3 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.5 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 55.9 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 16.6 | 27.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 64.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |