Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Volvo V50 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 103.9 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 178.0 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 58.0 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 3570 lb. | -506 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.2 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 50.7 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 34.4 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | -36.6 ft3 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2011 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 |