Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Honda Civic | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.2 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 175.5 in | -8.1 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 69.0 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 55.0 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3201 lb. | 2895 lb. | 306 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 55.1 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.2 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.3 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 52.2 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 49.0 in | -7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 30.8 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 | 8.5 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 |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |