Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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 | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 112.6 in | -6.2 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 188.9 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 70.2 in | -17.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 4826 lb. | -1732 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.7 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.0 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 54.1 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 34.6 in | -2.4 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 | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 43.3 ft3 | -35.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -77.5 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 |
2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |