Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Kia Rio | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 101.2 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 159.4 in | 8 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 67.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 57.3 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3211 lb. | 2729 lb. | 482 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 53.1 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 52.1 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.8 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 52.1 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 51.2 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 31.1 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | -29.6 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 |
2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |