Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Ford Taurus | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 112.9 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 202.9 in | -47.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 76.2 in | -9.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 60.7 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3969 lb. | -1663 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 57.9 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 56.3 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 56.9 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 55.8 in | -9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 38.1 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
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 |
2013 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 |