Volvo C30 (2009) vs. Land Rover LR3 (2007) Specs

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2009 Volvo C30 and 2007 Land Rover LR3 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2007
Model	Volvo C30	Land Rover LR3
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 315 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD w/low range
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	113.6 in	-9.7 in
Length	167.4 in	190.9 in	-23.5 in
Width	70.2 in	75.4 in	-5.2 in
Height	57.0 in	74.1 in	-17.1 in
Curb Weight	3201 lb.	5426 lb.	-2225 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	22.8 gal.	-6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.4 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	59.2 in	-5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	42.4 in	-6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	59.4 in	-12.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	0.0 in	41.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	37.6 in	-3.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.1 in	-40.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.8 in	-42.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	116.3 in (over 3 rows)	-40.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	9.9 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.9	44.5 ft³	-31.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	90.3 ft³	-70.1 ft³

2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review

2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review

2007 Land Rover LR3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 216-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	The third row seating configuration is just ingenious. Adults can ride comfortably and the seats stow flat with little effort. see full Land Rover LR3 review

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