Volvo C30 (2013) vs. Lincoln MKZ (2014) Specs

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2013 Volvo C30 and 2014 Lincoln MKZ Specifications

Model Year	2013	2014
Model	Volvo C30	Lincoln MKZ
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 270 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	112.2 in	-8.3 in
Length	167.4 in	194.1 in	-26.7 in
Width	70.2 in	73.4 in	-3.2 in
Height	57.0 in	58.2 in	-1.2 in
Curb Weight	3211 lb.	3829 lb.	-618 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	16.5 gal.	-0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	37.9 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	57.7 in	-4.1 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	36.6 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	55.3 in	-8.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	53.8 in	-12.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	37.0 in	-3.1 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	-2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	15.4 ft³	-2.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	15.4 ft³	4.8 ft³

2013 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

2014 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Seat evaluations are highly subjective. For me, the MKZ's standard front seats are very good, but short of outstanding. Compared to the seats in the Fusion, they're more firmly contoured but have smaller side bolsters. The optional multi-contour seats might address the bolster deficit. But few people are going to drive this car in a manner that requires much lateral support. see full Lincoln MKZ review

2014 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Ford Fusion. In the Lincoln MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review

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