Volvo C30 (2011) vs. Acura TSX (2011) Specs

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2011 Volvo C30 and 2011 Acura TSX Specifications

Model Year	2011	2011
Model	Volvo C30	Acura TSX
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	106.4 in	-2.5 in
Length	167.4 in	189.2 in	-21.8 in
Width	70.2 in	72.4 in	-2.2 in
Height	57.0 in	57.9 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3200 lb.	3809 lb.	-609 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	37.6 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	57.8 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	55.6 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	36.9 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	56.1 in	-9.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	54.2 in	-12.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	34.3 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	-0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	25.8 ft³	-12.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	60.5 ft³	-40.3 ft³

2011 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

2011 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 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
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review

2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review

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