Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mazda CX-7 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,681 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 | 1,586 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 62 L | 6 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 |
2010 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |