Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Volvo C30 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 103.9 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 167.4 in | 13 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 70.2 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 51.1 in | 57.0 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4220 lb. | 3211 lb. | 1009 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.6 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.1 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.9 in | -33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 |