Volvo C30 (2010) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2011) Specs

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2010 Volvo C30 and 2011 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2011
Model	Volvo C30	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	109.8 in	-5.9 in
Length	167.4 in	193.7 in	-26.3 in
Width	70.2 in	72.4 in	-2.2 in
Height	57.0 in	57.9 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3201 lb.	3547 lb.	-346 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.4 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	57.3 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	55.1 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.5 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	37.3 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	56.5 in	-9.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	55.9 in	-14.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	38.0 in	-4.1 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	16.6 ft³	-3.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	16.6 ft³	3.6 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

2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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