Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Acura ILX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.1 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 179.1 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 70.6 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 55.6 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3211 lb. | 2978 lb. | 233 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 55.6 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 50.2 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 53.5 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 51.6 in | -10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 34.0 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 7.8 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 |
2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | For me, Acura's front seats provide a very good combination of lateral support and comfort. Opinions of seats are bound to vary from person to person, though, as it's difficult to design one seat to fit all shapes and sizes of people. see full Acura ILX review |
2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The ILX's rear seat is considerably tighter than that in the Civic--functionality has been sacrificed in favor of a stylishly lower roofline. Six-foot passengers won't quite fit. see full Acura ILX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Acura ILX.