Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Scion tC | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6000 173 lb-ft@4100 |
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 Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 167.4 in | 6.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.2 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.0 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3110 lb. | 3200 lb. | -90 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.6 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 53.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 47.0 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.5 in | 41.5 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.9 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.5 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
2012 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
A fastback car with actual usable back seats! Coupes tend to have cramped back setas, but in this case it is very comfortable sitting in the back for extended periods of time. see full Scion tC 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 |