| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volvo C30 | Acura TLX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,252 mm | 4,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,452 kg | 1,626 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 65 L | -5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 945 mm | 25 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 932 mm | -7 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 876 mm | -15 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 374 L | -9 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 572 L | 13.2 | 558.8 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 |
| 2015 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review | ||
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