Volvo S60 (2008) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2011) Specs

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2008 Volvo S60 and 2011 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2011
Model	Volvo S60	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	109.8 in	-2.9 in
Length	180.2 in	193.7 in	-13.5 in
Width	71.4 in	72.4 in	-1 in
Height	56.2 in	57.9 in	-1.7 in
Curb Weight	3393 lb.	3547 lb.	-154 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.4 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	57.3 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.0 in	55.1 in	-6.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	42.5 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	37.3 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	56.5 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.2 in	55.9 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.3 in	38.0 in	-4.7 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	-4.6 in
Cargo Volume	13.9 ft³	16.6 ft³	-2.7 ft³

2008 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

2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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