Volvo C30 (2010) vs. Ford Taurus (2016) Specs

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2010 Volvo C30 and 2016 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2010	2016
Model	Volvo C30	Ford Taurus
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6500 254 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	112.9 in	-9 in
Length	167.4 in	202.9 in	-35.5 in
Width	70.2 in	76.2 in	-6 in
Height	57.0 in	60.7 in	-3.7 in
Curb Weight	3201 lb.	3969 lb.	-768 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	20.0 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.0 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	57.9 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	56.3 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.9 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	37.8 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	56.9 in	-9.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	55.8 in	-14.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	38.1 in	-4.2 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	-3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	20.1 ft³	-7.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	20.1 ft³	0.1 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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