Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,006 mm | 4,864 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,004 mm | 1,839 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,067 kg | 1,474 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 62 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,034 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 419 L | 176 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 14.8 | -12.8 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2017 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 |