Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.2 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 174.9 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 70.1 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 69.7 in | -12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3211 lb. | 3156 lb. | 55 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.4 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 56.3 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.2 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 55.9 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 49.1 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 35.6 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -46.1 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |