Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,950 mm | 5,154 mm | -2 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,046 kg | 1,800 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 76 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 991 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 960 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,189 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 968 mm | -84 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 377 L | 569 L | -192 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 765 L | 20.1 | 744.9 L |
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 |
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 |