Volvo V50 (2006) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2013) Specs

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2006 Volvo V50 and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	Volvo V50	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	91.7 in	12.2 in
Length	177.7 in	157.3 in	20.4 in
Width	69.7 in	67.7 in	2 in
Height	57.2 in	49.0 in	8.2 in
Curb Weight	3379 lb.	2542 lb.	837 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	12.7 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	37.4 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	53.2 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	50.6 in	3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	43.1 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	0.0 in	38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	0.0 in	50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	0.0 in	34.4 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	32.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.4 ft³	5.3 ft³	22.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.9 ft³	5.3 ft³	57.6 ft³

2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Let me put it this way: road trip across Canada. Last day getting home drove 1,500kms in 15 hrs (including breaks, of course). No neck or back pain. The front seats are extremely comfortable. see full Volvo V50 review

2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good only for children. 3 adults are getting squeezed. see full Volvo V50 review
2005	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	really only good for kids see full Volvo V50 review

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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