Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Acura TSX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 209 kW@6200 344 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,252 mm | 4,806 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,448 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,452 kg | 1,721 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 955 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 937 mm | -12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 871 mm | -10 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 892 L | -527 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 572 L | 1,875 L | 571 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 |
2013 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |