Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Freestar | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 4.2L V6 OHV-2v 150 kW@4250 357 Nm@3650 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,068 mm | 2,830 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,105 mm | 4,864 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,941 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,793 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,951 kg | 1,466 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 62 L | 36 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 975 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,519 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,687 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 983 mm | -18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 0 mm | 970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,293 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,222 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 859 mm | 0 mm | 859 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,858 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 419 L | 357 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,070 L | 14.8 | -12.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,843 L | 14.8 | -11.8 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Ford Freestar.
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |