Volvo V50 (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2018) Specs

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2008 Volvo V50 and 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2008	2018
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 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	90.9 in	13 in
Length	177.7 in	154.1 in	23.6 in
Width	69.7 in	68.3 in	1.4 in
Height	57.2 in	48.6 in	8.6 in
Curb Weight	3379 lb.	2381 lb.	998 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	11.9 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	37.4 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	52.2 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	52.0 in	1.7 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	4.6 ft³	22.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.9 ft³	4.6 ft³	58.3 ft³

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

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