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Volvo S60 (2011) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volvo S60 and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2011 Volvo S60 and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Volvo S60 Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5600
325 lb-ft@2100
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 91.7 in 17.6 in
Length 182.2 in 157.3 in 24.9 in
Width 73.4 in 67.7 in 5.7 in
Height 58.4 in 49.0 in 9.4 in
Curb Weight 3901 lb. 2441 lb. 1460 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.8 gal. 12.7 gal. 5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 37.4 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.0 in 53.2 in 3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.9 in 50.6 in 4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 43.1 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 0.0 in 37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.2 in 0.0 in 55.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.5 in 0.0 in 53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 0.0 in 33.5 in
Total Legroom 75.4 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 32.3 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 5.3 ft3 6.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo S60

2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
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
 
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