Volvo S80 (2006) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

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2006 Volvo S80 and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2006	2008
Model	Volvo S80	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.9 in	91.7 in	18.2 in
Length	190.9 in	157.3 in	33.6 in
Width	72.1 in	67.7 in	4.4 in
Height	57.2 in	49.0 in	8.2 in
Curb Weight	3576 lb.	2527 lb.	1049 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	12.7 gal.	8.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	37.4 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	53.2 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	50.6 in	4.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.1 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	0.0 in	37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	0.0 in	56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.6 in	0.0 in	55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	0.0 in	35.9 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	35 in
Cargo Volume	14.4 ft³	5.3 ft³	9.1 ft³

2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review
2007	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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