Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Lexus SC | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 288 hp@5600 317 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.1 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 178.5 in | -11.1 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 72.0 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 53.1 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3201 lb. | 3840 lb. | -639 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 53.8 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.7 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 27.1 in | 9.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 46.6 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 49.5 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 27.1 in | 6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 70.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Lexus SC.