Volvo C30 (2010) vs. Kia Carnival (2023) Specs

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2010 Volvo C30 and 2023 Kia Carnival Specifications

Model Year	2010	2023
Model	Volvo C30	Kia Carnival
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	121.7 in	-17.8 in
Length	167.4 in	203.0 in	-35.6 in
Width	70.2 in	78.5 in	-8.3 in
Height	57.0 in	68.5 in	-11.5 in
Curb Weight	3201 lb.	4376 lb.	-1175 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.0 gal.	-3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.9 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	64.2 in	-10.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	59.8 in	-6.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.1 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	39.5 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	63.2 in	-16.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	66.4 in	-24.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	40.5 in	-6.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.6 in	-38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	59.5 in	-59.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.4 in	-50.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.6 in	-35.6 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	117.2 in (over 3 rows)	-41 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	40.2 ft³	-27.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.9	86.9 ft³	-74
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	145.1 ft³	-124.9 ft³

2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2010 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

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