Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 103.9 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 167.4 in | 23.6 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 70.2 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 70.5 in | 57.0 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4084 lb. | 3201 lb. | 883 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 53.6 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.1 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.3 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.4 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 47.0 in | 15 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 41.5 in | 22.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 33.9 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 0.0 in | 60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.3 in | 0.0 in | 34.3 in |
Total Legroom | 111.7 in (over 3 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 71.0 ft3 | 12.9 | 58.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 120.0 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 99.8 ft3 |
2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 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 |