Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Lexus ES | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5500 370 Nm@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 225 kW@6600 362 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,870 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,252 mm | 4,976 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,448 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,457 kg | 1,655 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 953 mm | 17 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 960 mm | -35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 996 mm | -135 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 473 L | -108 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 572 L | 16.7 | 555.3 L |
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 |
2019 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review |
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