Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 98.3 in | 5.6 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 166.9 in | 0.5 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 70.5 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 50.8 in | 6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3211 lb. | 3241 lb. | -30 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 53.3 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 0.0 in | 33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2009 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |