Volvo C30 (2010) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2018) Specs

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2010 Volvo C30 and 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2010	2018
Model	Volvo C30	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	90.9 in	13 in
Length	167.4 in	154.1 in	13.3 in
Width	70.2 in	68.3 in	1.9 in
Height	57.0 in	49.0 in	8 in
Curb Weight	3201 lb.	2445 lb.	756 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	11.9 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	36.8 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	52.2 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	52.0 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	43.1 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	0.0 in	36.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	0.0 in	47 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	0.0 in	41.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	0.0 in	33.9 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	33.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	4.5 ft³	8.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	4.5 ft³	15.7 ft³

2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review

2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review

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