Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo XC60 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 105.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 186.8 in | -4.6 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 70.1 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 56.7 in | 10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3395 lb. | 617 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 38.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.7 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.7 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 54.1 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.5 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.8 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.4 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
2013 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Volvos have long been renowned for seat comfort, and the XC60 continues this tradition with seats that are thoroughly supportive without being as firm as those in the Cadillac and in the German crossovers. This said, some people might find the headrests overly intrusive. The Inscription Package adds power lumbar adjusters to both seats. Otherwise these adjusters are manual. Notable in its absence: front seat ventilation, offered in the Audi and Cadillac, isn't an option in the XC60. Also, no massage. see full Volvo XC60 review |
2013 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |