Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Ford Five Hundred | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 112.9 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 200.7 in | -13.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.5 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 60.1 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3643 lb. | -356 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.8 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.7 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.6 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.6 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 41.9 in | -5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |