Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Volvo C30 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.9 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 167.4 in | 19 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 70.2 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 57.0 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 3201 lb. | 199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.2 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.6 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 47.0 in | 9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 33.9 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy 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 |