Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Ford Edge | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 4,679 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,702 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 1,840 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 998 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,006 mm | 964 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 470 L | 912 L | -442 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 | 1,951 L | 15.6 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |