Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,489 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,098 mm | 3,950 mm | 2 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,527 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,652 kg | 1,046 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 43 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 940 mm | 40 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,189 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,064 mm | 884 mm | -883 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 600 L | 377 L | 223 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 765 L | -743.8 |
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 Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |