Ford Explorer (2018) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2011) Specs

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2018 Ford Explorer and 2011 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2018	2011
Model	Ford Explorer	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	109.8 in	2.8 in
Length	198.3 in	193.7 in	4.6 in
Width	78.9 in	72.4 in	6.5 in
Height	70.0 in	57.9 in	12.1 in
Curb Weight	4890 lb.	3547 lb.	1343 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	39.4 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	57.3 in	4.2 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	40.6 in	37.3 in	3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	56.5 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.8 in	55.9 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	38.0 in	1.5 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	33.3 in	0.0 in	33.3 in
Total Legroom	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	32.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	16.6 ft³	4.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	16.6	27.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	81.7 ft³	16.6 ft³	65.1 ft³

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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

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