Mazda CX-9 (2010) vs. Volvo C30 (2012) Specs

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2010 Mazda CX-9 and 2012 Volvo C30 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2012
Model	Mazda CX-9	Volvo C30
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	103.9 in	9.3 in
Length	200.2 in	167.4 in	32.8 in
Width	76.2 in	70.2 in	6 in
Height	68.0 in	57.0 in	11 in
Curb Weight	4330 lb.	3211 lb.	1119 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	15.9 gal.	4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.2 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	53.6 in	5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	53.1 in	3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	42.3 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	36.4 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	47.0 in	11.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	41.5 in	14.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	33.9 in	5.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	0.0 in	35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.9 in	0.0 in	56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	43.7 in	0.0 in	43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.4 in	0.0 in	32.4 in
Total Legroom	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	36.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	12.9 ft³	4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	48.3 ft³	12.9	35.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	20.2 ft³	80.5 ft³

2010 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review
2009	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2009	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review

2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD	The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review

2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review

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