Acura TLX (2016) vs. Volvo C30 (2011) Specs

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2016 Acura TLX and 2011 Volvo C30 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2011
Model	Acura TLX	Volvo C30
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	103.9 in	5.4 in
Length	190.3 in	167.4 in	22.9 in
Width	73.0 in	70.2 in	2.8 in
Height	57.0 in	57.0 in	0 in
Curb Weight	3585 lb.	3200 lb.	385 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	38.2 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	53.6 in	3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	53.1 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	42.3 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	36.4 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	47.0 in	8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	41.5 in	13.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.5 in	33.9 in	0.6 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.2 ft³	12.9 ft³	0.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.2 ft³	20.2 ft³	-7 ft³

2016 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review

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2011 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

2011 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

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