Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 113.2 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 199.6 in | -19.4 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 76.2 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 68.1 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 4312 lb. | -919 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 59.4 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 56.5 in | -7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.9 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 58.7 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 56.0 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 39.8 in | -6.5 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 | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -37.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 47.5 ft3 | -33.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -86.8 ft3 |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |