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Volvo XC90 (2008) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo XC90 and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2008 Volvo XC90 and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Volvo XC90 Mazda Mazda6  
Engine 4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
311 hp@5850
325 lb-ft@3900
3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
272 hp@6250
269 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 109.8 in 2.8 in
Length 188.9 in 193.7 in -4.8 in
Width 74.7 in 72.4 in 2.3 in
Height 70.2 in 57.9 in 12.3 in
Curb Weight 4826 lb. 3547 lb. 1279 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 18.5 gal. 2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 39.4 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 57.3 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.1 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 42.5 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 37.3 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.4 in 56.5 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.1 in 55.9 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 38.0 in -3.4 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) 80.5 in (over 2 rows) 25.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 8.8 ft3 16.6 ft3 -7.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.3 ft3 16.6 26.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.1 ft3 16.6 ft3 68.5 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda6

2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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