Volvo C30 (2010) vs. Acura RDX (2012) Specs

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2010 Volvo C30 and 2012 Acura RDX Specifications

Model Year	2010	2012
Model	Volvo C30	Acura RDX
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	104.3 in	-0.4 in
Length	167.4 in	180.7 in	-13.3 in
Width	70.2 in	73.6 in	-3.4 in
Height	57.0 in	65.2 in	-8.2 in
Curb Weight	3201 lb.	3743 lb.	-542 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.0 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.7 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	58.2 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	54.4 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.8 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	38.3 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	56.3 in	-9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	53.0 in	-11.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	37.6 in	-3.7 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	-3.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	27.8 ft³	-14.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	60.6 ft³	-40.4 ft³

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

2012 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review

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