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Ford Five Hundred (2006) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Five Hundred and 2013 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2006 Ford Five Hundred and 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2013  
Model Ford Five Hundred Mazda Mazda3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.9 in 103.9 in 9 in
Length 200.7 in 180.9 in 19.8 in
Width 74.5 in 69.1 in 5.4 in
Height 60.1 in 57.9 in 2.2 in
Curb Weight 3643 lb. 2872 lb. 771 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.1 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 54.9 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 53.7 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.0 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 37.4 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.6 in 54.0 in 3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.6 in 52.2 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.9 in 36.2 in 5.7 in
Total Legroom 83.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 4.9 in
Cargo Volume 21.2 ft3 11.8 ft3 9.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred

2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review
2007 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
REally comfortable 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
2006 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review
2005 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda3

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda3

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 
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