Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 106.3 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 175.6 in | 14.3 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.7 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 57.3 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 2999 lb. | 528 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.2 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.4 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.5 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.8 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 25 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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.