Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Lexus GX | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 109.8 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 188.2 in | -20.8 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 74.0 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 74.6 in | -17.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3201 lb. | 4871 lb. | -1670 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.2 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.5 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.1 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 40.0 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 57.4 in | -10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 54.8 in | -13.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.8 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.9 in | -24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | -27.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.9 | 49.7 ft3 | -36.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | -57.3 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 |
2008 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |