Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.2 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 200.2 in | 0.5 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 76.2 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 60.1 in | 68.0 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 4546 lb. | -732 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.4 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.5 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.0 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 39.8 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 48.3 ft3 | -27.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -79.5 ft3 |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2011 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |