Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
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 | 3211 lb. | 4415 lb. | -1204 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 |
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 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |