Mazda Mazda5 (2006) vs. Ford Expedition (2014) Specs

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2006 Mazda Mazda5 and 2014 Ford Expedition Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Mazda Mazda5	Ford Expedition
Engine	2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4500	5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Minivan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	119.0 in	-10.7 in
Length	181.5 in	206.5 in	-25 in
Width	69.1 in	78.8 in	-9.7 in
Height	64.2 in	77.2 in	-13 in
Curb Weight	3389 lb.	5578 lb.	-2189 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	28.0 gal.	-12.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.6 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	63.2 in	-7.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.9 in	60.2 in	-7.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.1 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.8 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	63.7 in	-8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.3 in	59.9 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in	39.1 in	-3.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.1 in	38.3 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	49.2 in	51.9 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.9 in	50.2 in	-9.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.7 in	37.7 in	-7 in
Total Legroom	106.6 in (over 3 rows)	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	-11.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	18.6 ft³	-7.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	44.4 ft³	55.0 ft³	-10.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.9 ft³	108.3 ft³	-37.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda Mazda5

2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great, height adjustable driver seat, with good lumbar support. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Second row seats have lots of room, can slide fore and aft, and can recline. The passenger seats up in a chair-like posture, with great support for thighs. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tons of rear seat room, and the second row seats can slide back/forth and recline. Third row is reserved for small children, however. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Can easily and comfortably seat six (6!) adults in a small package with storage space remaining. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear doors are the sliding type, which is the most practical (and brilliant) type of rear doors for children. I also like the fact that the middle seats recline and slide, they have storage under the cushions, and a third row of usable seating! see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very practical and roomy for the size of car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good driving position, everything to hand see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	six seats, what else can i say see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Flexible layout. Individual captains chairs in the middle row provides ample space. 3rd row is best left for kids under pre teens, but a short trip would be ok for adults. 2nd and 3rd rows seats can be folded down flat individually. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tight fit once the front seats are slid back. Third row is useless if the second row is slid back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Expedition

2014 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review
2014	0	Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review

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