Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Volvo V50 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.9 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 177.7 in | -22.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.7 in | -3 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.2 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3326 lb. | -1020 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 55.2 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.7 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.1 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 50.7 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 34.4 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -35.9 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 |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |