Volvo V50 (2006) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2015) Specs

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2006 Volvo V50 and 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2006	2015
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

2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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