Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Volvo C30 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.9 in | 17.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 167.4 in | 35.1 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 70.2 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.0 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4336 lb. | 3211 lb. | 1125 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 53.6 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 53.1 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.3 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.4 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 47.0 in | 17.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 41.5 in | 23.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.9 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 38.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 12.9 | 70.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 124.2 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country 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 |