Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Volvo C30 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.9 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 167.4 in | -11.9 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.2 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.0 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3201 lb. | -895 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.2 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 53.6 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.1 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 47.0 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 41.5 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 33.9 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |