Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.4 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 175.6 in | 4.6 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 69.7 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 52.8 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3064 lb. | 329 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.8 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 53.3 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.9 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 48.1 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 32.2 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 6.3 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 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |