Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.6 in | 106.4 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 175.6 in | 15.4 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 69.7 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 58.8 in | 52.8 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 3064 lb. | 736 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.8 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.3 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 48.1 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 32.2 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
2009 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |