Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Infiniti Q50 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 328 hp@7000 269 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.2 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 188.3 in | -20.9 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 71.8 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 56.8 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3211 lb. | 3574 lb. | -363 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.2 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 56.7 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.2 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 44.5 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 56.1 in | -9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 52.5 in | -11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 35.1 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2015 Infiniti Q50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like the G37, the Q50 has one of the roomiest rear seats among BMW 3-Series challengers. On paper it offers the most combined rear legroom, 44.5 inches in the front seat and 35.1 inches in back, about 2.5 more than the BMW and Lexus. But the difference doesn't seem as large as this number suggests. The Audi S4 and Cadillac ATS remain more cramped. The Q50 doesn't come by its extra room through brilliant packaging. Instead, at 188 inches it's about a half-foot longer than a 3-Series or ATS. see full Infiniti Q50 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Infiniti Q50.