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Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RL | Volvo C30 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.9 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 167.4 in | 26.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.2 in | 2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.0 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3201 lb. | 811 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 53.6 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.1 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 47.0 in | 9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 41.5 in | 12.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.9 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |