Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 98.0 in | 14.9 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 155.5 in | 47.4 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 66.7 in | 9.5 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 58.1 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1709 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 52.8 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 50.9 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 51.2 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 46.8 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 34.8 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |