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2008 Volvo V50 and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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| 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. | 2527 lb. | 852 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2012 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2012 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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