Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,808 mm | 4,252 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 1,452 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 60 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 970 mm | 21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,496 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 925 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,242 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 861 mm | -5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 388 L | 365 L | 23 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 | 572 L | -558.3 |
2015 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Honda Accord's front seats are comfortable and properly supportive, but I find the Ford's even better. The Accord's clear advantage is in the back seat, which is much roomier than the Ford's, and a match for any other in the segment with the exception of the limo-like Volkswagen Passat's. see full Honda Accord review |
2015 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord review |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 189-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
After 3 years of driving this car, I've developed neck problems from the head restraints forcing my head too far forward. I am 6'2" tall with good posture, a 34" inseam, and not overweight. It is difficult to sit in the seats without getting severe neck pain. I tried turning the head restraint around, in spite of the safety issue, but the bottom of the back of the restraint pokes me in the neck then. Just for kicks, I took the head restraint out to see if I could get comfortable, but the top of the seat back then presses uncomfortably into my upper back/lower neck. The only solution I've found so far that works is to put 3" of foam behind my back so that the head restraint is 1/2-1" behind my head. It is difficult to only fault Honda for this, because most cars model year 2009 and newer have the same problem after the NHTSA head restraint rules update from 2007. Honda, Mazda and Chevrolet seem to be the worst for forcing heads forward though. Ford has a tiltable head restraint in most of their vehicles, so they are adequate. Only when you get to the luxury brands do you find comfortable restraints. The BMW 5 series with multi contour seats, and the new Lincoln Continental have excellent seats, but they are also nearly twice as much as the Accord. Honda could fix their seat problems with a fore/aft adjustment for the head restraint and a taller seat back. It seems as if they make seats for a very limited height range with bad posture... see full Honda Accord review |
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 |