Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 98.0 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 155.5 in | 33.4 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 66.7 in | 8 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 58.1 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4544 lb. | 2306 lb. | 2238 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 52.8 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 50.9 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.1 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 51.2 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 46.8 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.8 in | -0.2 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 13.3 | 30 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 |
2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |