Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Volvo C30 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 103.9 in | 10 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 167.4 in | 21.4 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 70.2 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 57.0 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3201 lb. | 1510 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 53.6 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.4 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 47.0 in | 9.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 33.9 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 50.7 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg 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 |