Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.6 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 188.9 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.7 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 70.2 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 4612 lb. | -1065 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.3 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.4 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.0 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.1 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.6 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -25.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.6 | 43.3 ft3 | -26.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -68.5 ft3 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |