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2014 Mazda Mazda6 and 2012 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 103.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 174.7 in | 16.8 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 67.7 in | -10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3183 lb. | 3369 lb. | -186 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.4 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.2 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 49.1 in | 7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -51.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
| 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
| 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Escape
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
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