Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Ford Taurus | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 108.5 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 197.6 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.1 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 3343 lb. | -164 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.3 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.5 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.6 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
2016 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |