Volvo C70 (2006) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) Specs

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2006 Volvo C70 and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2006	2006
Model	Volvo C70	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6500 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	91.7 in	12.2 in
Length	180.4 in	157.3 in	23.1 in
Width	72.3 in	67.7 in	4.6 in
Height	55.1 in	49.0 in	6.1 in
Curb Weight	3772 lb.	2527 lb.	1245 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	12.7 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	37.4 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	53.2 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	50.6 in	2.5 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	12.8 ft³	5.3 ft³	7.5 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo C70.

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2005	2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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