Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6250 365 Nm@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6500 346 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 2,077 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,029 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,011 mm | 964 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 470 L | 595 L | -125 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.6 | 1,240 L | 15.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 | 2,285 L | 14.6 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.