Volvo C30 (2008) vs. Honda Pilot (2016) Specs

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2008 Volvo C30 and 2016 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	Volvo C30	Honda Pilot
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	111.0 in	-7.1 in
Length	167.4 in	194.5 in	-27.1 in
Width	70.2 in	78.6 in	-8.4 in
Height	57.0 in	69.8 in	-12.8 in
Curb Weight	3201 lb.	4054 lb.	-853 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.5 gal.	-3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.1 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	62.0 in	-8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	59.1 in	-6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.9 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	40.2 in	-3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	62.0 in	-15 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	57.3 in	-15.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	38.4 in	-4.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.6 in	-44.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.9 in	-31.9 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	111.2 in (over 3 rows)	-35 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	16.5 ft³	-3.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.9	46.8 ft³	-33.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	83.9 ft³	-63.7 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

2016 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review

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