Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.3 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 177.7 in | 180.5 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.9 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 63.6 in | -6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3457 lb. | -131 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.7 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.5 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.1 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 57.8 in | -7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 39.4 in | -5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 44.4 ft3 | -17 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -8 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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |