Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Volvo C30 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 4,252 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,605 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,457 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 60 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 925 mm | 68 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 861 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 365 L | 584 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 572 L | -571 L |
2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |
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 |