Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
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 | 3256 lb. | 3201 lb. | 55 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 | 54.3 in | 53.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 53.1 in | -1.4 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 | 33.3 in | 33.9 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.0 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.0 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |