Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
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 | 178.0 in | -22.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.7 in | -3 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.4 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3321 lb. | -1015 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 | 12.8 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2010 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |