Acura TL (2008) vs. Volvo C30 (2009) Specs

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2008 Acura TL and 2009 Volvo C30 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Acura TL	Volvo C30
Engine	3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	103.9 in	4 in
Length	189.3 in	167.4 in	21.9 in
Width	72.2 in	70.2 in	2 in
Height	56.7 in	57.0 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	3483 lb.	3201 lb.	282 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.1 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.2 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	53.6 in	4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	53.1 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	42.3 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	36.4 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	47.0 in	8.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	41.5 in	12.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	33.9 in	1 in
Total Legroom	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.5 ft³	12.9 ft³	-0.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.5 ft³	20.2 ft³	-7.7 ft³

2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review
2009	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review

2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Small for adults see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review
2007	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Cramped backseat see full Acura TL 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

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