Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 106.4 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 175.6 in | 14.3 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 69.7 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 52.8 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3094 lb. | 433 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.8 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.3 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 48.1 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 32.2 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 64.5 ft3 |
2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
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 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |