Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 4,534 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 1,456 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 47 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 965 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 843 mm | 122 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 470 L | 374 L | 96 L |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |