Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo XC70 | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@1500 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,814 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,839 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,603 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,721 kg | 1,403 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 970 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 935 mm | 45 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 818 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 943 L | 215 L | 728 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,042 L | 7.6 | -5.6 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volvo XC70.
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 |