| Body | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in |
| Length | 167.4 in |
| Width | 70.2 in |
| Height | 57.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3211 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 |
| 2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design |
| Standard Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
| Optional Engine(s) | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/50VR17 tires | 215/45VR18 tires |
| 2012 Volvo C30 Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Really fun to drive! Although the braking is a little soft, it's not bad. Handles better the faster you go. Really hard to keep under 100 in NM! Excellent power; love the growl of the 5 cylinders. see full Volvo C30 review |
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