Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 114.6 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 180.7 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 70.7 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 79.3 in | -22.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3201 lb. | 3425 lb. | -224 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 51.1 in | -12.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 54.4 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 50.8 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.5 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 50.5 in | -14.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 59.6 in | -12.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 59.8 in | -18.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.5 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -65.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -115.1 ft3 |
2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.