Volvo C30 (2009) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2006) Specs

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2009 Volvo C30 and 2006 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	Volvo C30	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	105.3 in	-1.4 in
Length	167.4 in	186.8 in	-19.4 in
Width	70.2 in	70.1 in	0.1 in
Height	57.0 in	56.7 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	3201 lb.	3697 lb.	-496 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.0 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.7 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	56.1 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	54.7 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.3 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	36.7 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	54.9 in	-7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	54.1 in	-12.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	36.5 in	-2.6 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	-2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	22.0 ft³	-9.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	58.7 ft³	-38.5 ft³

2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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