Acura TSX (2010) vs. Volvo C30 (2012) Specs

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2010 Acura TSX and 2012 Volvo C30 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2012
Model	Acura TSX	Volvo C30
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 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	106.6 in	103.9 in	2.7 in
Length	186.2 in	167.4 in	18.8 in
Width	72.5 in	70.2 in	2.3 in
Height	56.7 in	57.0 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	3211 lb.	469 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	38.2 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	53.6 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	53.1 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	36.4 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	47.0 in	9.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.2 in	41.5 in	12.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.3 in	33.9 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.6 ft³	12.9 ft³	-0.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.6 ft³	20.2 ft³	-7.6 ft³

2010 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review

2010 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. see full Acura TSX review
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If the front seats are pushed back, not a lot of foot room in back see full Acura TSX review
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There could have been a bit more rear leg space - althoug, the seats are pretty comfortable. see full Acura TSX review

2012 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

2012 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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