Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 366 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,252 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,448 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,457 kg | 2,064 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 79 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 996 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 980 mm | -55 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 983 mm | -122 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 953 mm | -953 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 425 L | -60 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.9 | 1,215 L | 11.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 572 L | 2,364 L | 570 L |
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 |
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |