Model Year | 2010 | 2020 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 111.4 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 194.2 in | -26.8 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 73.0 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 57.3 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3201 lb. | 3223 lb. | -22 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 58.5 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.1 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 57.1 in | -10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 53.4 in | -11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.1 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
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 |
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