Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo C70 | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 113.2 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 200.2 in | -19.8 in |
Width | 72.3 in | 76.2 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 68.0 in | -12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3837 lb. | 4330 lb. | -493 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 | 39.0 in | -2.6 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 | 12.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 48.3 ft3 | -35.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.8 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -87.9 ft3 |
2012 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 review |
2011 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |