Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Mercury Mariner | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.2 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 174.9 in | -19.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 68.0 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3258 lb. | -952 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.8 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.5 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.2 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.9 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 49.1 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.6 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -39.3 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 |
2006 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |
2006 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Rear seat room is limited, seats firm, but little side support see full Mercury Mariner review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
For long drives even with leather it can get uncomfortable. A little more support and padding would be good in the seat. see full Mercury Mariner review |