| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2009 Volvo S60 and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 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 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| 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. | 3094 lb. | 299 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo S60
| 2009 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 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 |
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.
