

Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Lincoln Zephyr | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 108.3 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 190.5 in | 180.5 in | 10 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 68.9 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 63.6 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3406 lb. | 3457 lb. | -51 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.7 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.1 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.7 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.5 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 57.8 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.4 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -31.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 44.4 ft3 | -28.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -55.1 ft3 |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Firm, comfortable, 8 way power adjust including lumbar. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat cushions seem too short. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |