| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volvo C30 | Acura ILX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@7000 230 Nm@4400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,252 mm | 4,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,793 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,452 kg | 1,351 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 963 mm | 7 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,275 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 912 mm | 13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 864 mm | -3 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 351 L | 14 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 572 L | 12.4 | 559.6 L |
| 2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2010 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 |
| 2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | For me, Acura's front seats provide a very good combination of lateral support and comfort. Opinions of seats are bound to vary from person to person, though, as it's difficult to design one seat to fit all shapes and sizes of people. see full Acura ILX review | |
| 2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The ILX's rear seat is considerably tighter than that in the Civic--functionality has been sacrificed in favor of a stylishly lower roofline. Six-foot passengers won't quite fit. see full Acura ILX review | ||
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Acura ILX.