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Volvo C30 (2008) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo C30 and 2007 Mazda CX-9 specs.

2008 Volvo C30 and 2007 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2007  
Model Volvo C30 Mazda CX-9  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
227 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500		 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
263 hp@6250
249 lb-ft@4500		  
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 113.2 in -9.3 in
Length 167.4 in 199.6 in -32.2 in
Width 70.2 in 76.2 in -6 in
Height 57.0 in 68.1 in -11.1 in
Curb Weight 3201 lb. 4312 lb. -1111 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 20.1 gal. -4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 39.6 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.6 in 59.4 in -5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 56.5 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 40.9 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.4 in 38.8 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 47.0 in 58.7 in -11.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 41.5 in 56.0 in -14.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 39.8 in -5.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.4 in -35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 56.9 in -56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 43.7 in -43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 32.4 in -32.4 in
Total Legroom 76.2 in (over 2 rows) 113.1 in (over 3 rows) -36.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.9 ft3 17.2 ft3 -4.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 12.9 47.5 ft3 -34.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 20.2 ft3 100.7 ft3 -80.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo C30

2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review
2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual FWD		 Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda CX-9

2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review
 
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