Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 98.0 in | 12.8 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 155.5 in | 34.4 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 66.7 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 58.1 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1221 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 52.8 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 50.9 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 51.2 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 46.8 in | 8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.8 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 45.1 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |