Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,252 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,969 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,448 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,457 kg | 2,240 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 85 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 975 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 986 mm | -61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 986 mm | -125 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,255 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,786 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 419 L | -54 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.9 | 1,062 L | 11.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 572 L | 2,027 L | 570 L |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2018 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Now that the Audi Q7's price and styling have been given their due, my other "why nots" are much less clear cut. You sit SUV-high in the new Audi Q7, even higher (if memory serves) than in the Volvo, and certainly higher than in the relatively car-like Acura. While the commanding view over traffic will appeal to many drivers, they're less likely to enjoy the Q7's high floor. The step up won't be an easy one for shorter or older drivers. They'll want running boards. For such a beamy vehicle, with about two inches more shoulder room than in the far-from-narrow Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 has unexpectedly little stretch out room in the front seats. The culprit: an unusually high and wide center console. The XC90, with a much narrower and lower console, feels roomier--but not as sporty. see full Audi Q7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Audi Q7.