Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 116.0 in | -12.1 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 198.1 in | -30.7 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 74.7 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 55.6 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3201 lb. | 4665 lb. | -1464 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.7 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 60.6 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 54.1 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 33.4 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.