Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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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 | 3,002 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,252 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,448 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,452 kg | 2,390 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 100 L | -40 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,003 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 991 mm | -66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 942 mm | -81 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 309 L | 56 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.9 | 1,136 L | 11.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 572 L | 2,512 L | 570 L |
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 |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |