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Volvo XC90 (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo XC90 and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Volvo XC90 and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 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 4544 lb. 2441 lb. 2103 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 2008 Volvo XC90

2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable. 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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