Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,252 mm | 4,475 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,448 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,452 kg | 1,332 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 53 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,016 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 1,001 mm | 924 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 925 mm | -64 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 688 L | -323 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 572 L | 1,849 L | 571 L |
2011 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 |
2011 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 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |