Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mazda CX-7 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,674 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,683 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 69 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 998 mm | -30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 925 mm | 63 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 481 L | 847 L | -366 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 1,659 L | 16 |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |