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Volvo XC90 (2006) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volvo XC90 and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2006 Volvo XC90 and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Volvo XC90 Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 91.7 in 20.9 in
Length 188.9 in 157.3 in 31.6 in
Width 74.7 in 67.7 in 7 in
Height 70.2 in 49.0 in 21.2 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 2441 lb. 1889 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 12.7 gal. 8.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 37.4 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 53.2 in 5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 50.6 in 4.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 43.1 in -2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 0.0 in 38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.4 in 0.0 in 57.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.1 in 0.0 in 54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 0.0 in 34.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.5 in 0.0 in 35.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.1 in 0.0 in 30.1 in
Total Legroom 105.7 in (over 3 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 62.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 8.8 ft3 5.3 ft3 3.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.3 ft3 5.3 38 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.1 ft3 5.3 ft3 79.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volvo XC90

2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review
2005 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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