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Volvo S80 (2006) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volvo S80 and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2006 Volvo S80 and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volvo S80

2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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