Mazda Mazda3 (2020) vs. Volvo V50 (2008) Specs

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2020 Mazda Mazda3 and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2020	2008
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Volvo V50
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 186 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.3 in	103.9 in	3.4 in
Length	175.6 in	177.7 in	-2.1 in
Width	70.7 in	69.7 in	1 in
Height	56.7 in	57.2 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	3259 lb.	3548 lb.	-289 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	38.9 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	55.2 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	53.7 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.6 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	38.1 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	54.1 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.9 in	50.7 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	34.4 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.1 ft³	27.4 ft³	-7.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	0.0	62.9 ft³	-62.9

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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

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