Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Milan | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 98.0 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 155.5 in | 34.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 66.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 58.1 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3117 lb. | 2306 lb. | 811 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 52.8 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 50.9 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 51.2 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 46.8 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.8 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I needed to fit 3 child car seats in the back, which it does better than my VW Passat it replaced. see full Mercury Milan review |
2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
My head was squashed into the roof. Could not adjust seat to find a tolerable position. see full Mercury Milan review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I felt very constrained in all movements. see full Mercury Milan review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |