Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Ford Taurus | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 112.9 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 202.9 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 76.2 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 60.7 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 4015 lb. | -836 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.9 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.8 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.1 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -5.3 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 |
2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |