Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 105.3 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 186.8 in | 4.1 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 70.1 in | 2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 56.7 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3576 lb. | 3347 lb. | 229 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 56.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.7 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 54.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 54.1 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.5 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -0.8 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 Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |