Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volvo C30 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 103.9 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 167.4 in | 26 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.2 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 57.0 in | 15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3201 lb. | 1239 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.6 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 47.0 in | 11.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 41.5 in | 14 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.9 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 38 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 12.9 | 31 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 63.5 ft3 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer 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 |