Volvo C30 (2008) vs. Honda Accord (2010) Specs

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2008 Volvo C30 and 2010 Honda Accord Specifications

Model Year	2008	2010
Model	Volvo C30	Honda Accord
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	107.9 in	-4 in
Length	167.4 in	190.9 in	-23.5 in
Width	70.2 in	72.8 in	-2.6 in
Height	57.0 in	56.4 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3201 lb.	3569 lb.	-368 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.1 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	58.4 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	56.4 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.5 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.9 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	55.2 in	-8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	46.3 in	-4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	33.0 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	11.9 ft³	1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	11.9 ft³	8.3 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

2010 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review
2011	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review
2010	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Even with the front driver and passenger seats move all the way to the back of their tracks and reclined somewhat, there is still plenty of legroom for backseat passengers (even 6 footers). This is really a full size sedan and not a mid-size. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Front seats offer plenty of range of motion. They are comfortable for extended periods of time. Side bolsters are not too soft, not to rigid. Just right. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Placement and tactile feel. see full Honda Accord review

2010 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord review

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