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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2009) vs. Volvo V50 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Volvo V50 specs.

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Volvo V50  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
227 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 103.9 in -12.2 in
Length 157.3 in 177.7 in -20.4 in
Width 67.7 in 69.7 in -2 in
Height 49.0 in 57.2 in -8.2 in
Curb Weight 2527 lb. 3548 lb. -1021 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 15.9 gal. -3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 38.9 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 55.2 in -2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 53.7 in -3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 41.6 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.1 in -38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.1 in -54.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 50.7 in -50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 34.4 in -34.4 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) -32.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 5.3 ft3 27.4 ft3 -22.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 ft3 62.9 ft3 -57.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2007 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review
 
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