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Volvo V70 (2008) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo V70 and 2008 Mazda CX-9 specs.

2008 Volvo V70 and 2008 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Volvo V70 Mazda CX-9  
Engine 3.2L I6
DOHC-4v
235 hp@6200
236 lb-ft@3200
3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.8 in 113.2 in -2.4 in
Length 189.9 in 199.6 in -9.7 in
Width 73.3 in 76.2 in -2.9 in
Height 60.9 in 68.1 in -7.2 in
Curb Weight 3527 lb. 4312 lb. -785 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 20.1 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 39.6 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 59.4 in -2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 56.5 in -1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 40.9 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 38.8 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 58.7 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.1 in 56.0 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 39.8 in -5.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.4 in -35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 56.9 in -56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 43.7 in -43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 32.4 in -32.4 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 113.1 in (over 3 rows) -36.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.3 ft3 17.2 ft3 16.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 33.3 47.5 ft3 -14.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 72.1 ft3 100.7 ft3 -28.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V70

2008 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
as above see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats in the industry see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lumbar support see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It may seem strange to rate seat comfort so highly, but that's only if you have never driven in a Volvo. Amazing, ergonomic, adjustable, but those could describe many seats. What my wife would say (and I've read others express as well) is if you have back problems, get your Dr. to prescribe you a Volvo! They are that good. see full Volvo V70 review
2008 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
no knee room see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There is not much if the front seats are back see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
To give rear seats reasonable amount of room, you have to keep front seats forwards. see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Though not a big issue, the rear seats could be a bit wider for better 3-abreast seating (though most vehicles share this limitation). The greater need, however, is another few inches of legroom. It is adequate, but only that. Another 3 or 4 inches would make the rear seat amazing, but then again, that would come at the cost of rear cargo capacity ... no such thing as a "free lunch". see full Volvo V70 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda CX-9

2008 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review
 
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