Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
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. | 2359 lb. | 2185 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 |
2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised 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 |