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2009 Mazda RX-8 and 2016 Volvo V60 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Volvo V60 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 109.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 182.5 in | -6.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.4 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 58.4 in | -5.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 3527 lb. | -463 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.8 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.0 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 53.5 in | -5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 33.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | -36.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda RX-8
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volvo V60
| 2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | The V60's interior doesn't only look comfortable. Even back in the day Volvo's cars weren't known only for safety. Many people considered their seats the best. Many still do. The V60's front seats are much cushier than those in a German car, but they are also properly supportive. One caveat. Locate the headrest to receive top scores from the crash test dummy and it will jut too far forward for people with especially upright postures--like me. "Active headrests" that move forward if and when the car is rear-ended can sidestep this tradeoff. But the V60's active headrests do not. The BMW's seats are much firmer, but their headrests have a fore-aft adjustment. You also sit significantly lower in the BMW, but its instrument panel isn't as deep (owing to its windshield being more upright), for a more open view forward. Your build and impressions of either car's seats may vary. see full Volvo V60 review | |
| 2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Volvo V60's rear seat space also lags the BMW's. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a couple inches to spare, but subjectively the limited space seems even tighter than it is. The side window outline that appears sexy from the outside can seem confining from the inside. Large front seat headrests block the view forward. Behind a tall driver even adults of modest size will feel cramped, if they can fit at all. The BMW wagon has a little less headroom but a couple more inches of much-needed knee room. Also, while the Volvo's cabin is a couple inches wider than the BMW's up front, and feels much roomier as a result, this advantage disappears in back. see full Volvo V60 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volvo V60
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