Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Volvo C30 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.9 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 167.4 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 70.2 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 57.0 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3108 lb. | 3201 lb. | -93 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.6 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.1 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.3 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.4 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 47.0 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 41.5 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 33.9 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.2 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 34 ft3 |
2010 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
lots of legroom see full Jeep Patriot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |