Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 91.7 in | 12.2 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 157.3 in | 20.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 67.7 in | 2 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 49.0 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3321 lb. | 2441 lb. | 880 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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |