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2010 Mazda Mazda6 and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Length | 193.7 in | 174.7 in | 19 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 67.7 in | -9.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 3369 lb. | 178 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 49.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -49.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mazda Mazda6
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
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