Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Volvo C30 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 167.4 in | 7.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 57.0 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 3200 lb. | 166 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -15.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.2 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.6 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 53.1 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.4 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 47.0 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 41.5 in | 8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 33.9 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 20.2 ft3 | -20.2 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF 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 |