Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Volvo S40 | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 186 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.3 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 183.5 in | -7.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 56.9 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3011 lb. | 315 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.6 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.5 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 50.9 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.1 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mazda Mazda3.