Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 165 kW@6250 278 Nm@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5000 420 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,615 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 62 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 975 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 942 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 983 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 447 L | 419 L | 28 L |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2019 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |