Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volvo S80 (2009) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Volvo S80 and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2009 Volvo S80 and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Volvo S80 Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.6 in 91.7 in 19.9 in
Length 191.0 in 157.3 in 33.7 in
Width 73.3 in 67.7 in 5.6 in
Height 58.8 in 49.0 in 9.8 in
Curb Weight 3800 lb. 2441 lb. 1359 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 12.7 gal. 5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 37.4 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 53.2 in 4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 50.6 in 4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 43.1 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 0.0 in 38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 0.0 in 56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.7 in 0.0 in 54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 0.0 in 35 in
Total Legroom 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 33.8 in
Cargo Volume 14.9 ft3 5.3 ft3 9.6 ft3

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo S80

2009 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review
2008 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.