Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.4 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 175.6 in | 6.6 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 69.7 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 52.8 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3901 lb. | 3064 lb. | 837 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.2 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 54.8 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 53.3 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 48.1 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 32.2 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |