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Ford Freestyle (2006) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Freestyle and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2006 Ford Freestyle and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Ford Freestyle Mazda Mazda3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,868 mm 2,639 mm 0 mm
Length 5,083 mm 4,506 mm 1 mm
Width 1,902 mm 1,755 mm 0 mm
Height 1,735 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,796 kg 1,314 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 55 L 17 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 968 mm -967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,486 mm 1,394 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,364 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,067 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 958 mm -957 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,471 mm 1,372 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,417 mm 1,326 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,021 mm 919 mm -918 mm
Headroom, Row 3 980 mm 0 mm 980 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,290 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,166 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 846 mm 0 mm 846 mm
Total Legroom 2,913 mm (over 3 rows) 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 498 L 481 L 17 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,300 L 17.0 -16 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,597 L 1,212 L 1 L

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

2006 Ford Freestyle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT FWD
Very good for a vehicle of this size - both in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Freestyle review
2007 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT FWD
Reasonable space and comfort. see full Ford Freestyle review
2007 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT FWD
I needed the 3rd row of seats see full Ford Freestyle review
2007 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD
Great room in the front (and rear) - very comfortable. see full Ford Freestyle review
2007 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT FWD
Third row seating, fold flat rear seats for hauling large items see full Ford Freestyle review
2007 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT FWD
The third row seat easily accommodates 6+ foot passengers. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD
full-size people can fit theater seating provides good visibility from all seats see full Ford Freestyle review
2006 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD
Lots of space for car seats and adults in the second and third row. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD
Front seats are extremely comfortable. We were surprised by just how nice they were. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD
Raised third row great for kids. Easy access to third row. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006 Ford Freestyle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD
Drivers side left foot rests on pad which is slightly to the right due to the wheel. Takes a while to become acustomed to it. see full Ford Freestyle review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 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
2012 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 manual FWD
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 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
2011 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 
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