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2011 Volvo C30 and 2010 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volvo C30 | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 167.4 in | 176.4 in | -9 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 69.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 55.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3200 lb. | 2877 lb. | 323 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 55.7 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 52.5 in | -5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 51.6 in | -10.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 33.9 in | 0 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo C30
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Forte
| 2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
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