Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 167.4 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.2 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.0 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2861 lb. | 3200 lb. | -339 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.6 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 53.1 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 47.0 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 41.5 in | 11.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 33.9 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra 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 |