Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 103.9 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 167.4 in | 24.1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.2 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.0 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 3200 lb. | -21 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.6 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.1 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 47.0 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 41.5 in | 14.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 33.9 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
2016 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |