Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Mazda Mazda3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.3 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 175.6 in | 13.3 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 70.7 in | 4 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 57.3 in | 12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4544 lb. | 2852 lb. | 1692 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.5 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.2 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 54.4 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.5 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.8 in | -1.2 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) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 27.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 20.2 | 23.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 38 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.