Volvo V50 (2011) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2020) Specs

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2011 Volvo V50 and 2020 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2020
Model	Volvo V50	Mazda CX-5
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	106.2 in	-2.3 in
Length	178.0 in	179.1 in	-1.1 in
Width	69.7 in	72.5 in	-2.8 in
Height	58.0 in	65.3 in	-7.3 in
Curb Weight	3570 lb.	3825 lb.	-255 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	14.8 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.7 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.1 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.2 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.0 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.0 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	54.8 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	55.3 in	-4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	39.6 in	-5.2 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	-4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.8 ft³	30.9 ft³	-18.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.2 ft³	59.6 ft³	-15.4 ft³

2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review
2010	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review

2020 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review

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