Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6500 254 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,126 mm | 4,745 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,028 kg | 1,540 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 68 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 0 mm | 983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 846 mm | 0 mm | 846 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,007 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 566 L | 623 L | -57 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,223 L | 22.0 | -21 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,356 L | 1,662 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Flex.
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |