Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 113.7 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 193.4 in | -37.9 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 73.7 in | -7 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 72.8 in | -14.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 4440 lb. | -2134 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -11.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 59.0 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 55.4 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.7 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 58.9 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 55.5 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 36.9 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.3 | 43.9 ft3 | -30.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -56.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |