Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Ford Escape | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,621 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 4,442 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,478 kg | 1,432 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 62 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 996 mm | -49 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 904 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 470 L | 830 L | -360 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 | 1,877 L | 15.6 |
2010 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |