Volvo C30 (2009) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2014) Specs

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2009 Volvo C30 and 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Volvo C30	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	111.4 in	-7.5 in
Length	167.4 in	191.5 in	-24.1 in
Width	70.2 in	72.4 in	-2.2 in
Height	57.0 in	57.1 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	3201 lb.	3232 lb.	-31 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	16.4 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.4 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	57.1 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	56.1 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	37.1 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	55.5 in	-8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	56.1 in	-14.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	38.7 in	-4.8 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	-4.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	14.8 ft³	-1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	14.8 ft³	5.4 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

2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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