Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Mazda CX-5 | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.2 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 179.1 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 72.5 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 65.3 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3200 lb. | 3563 lb. | -363 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.7 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.1 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.0 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.0 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 54.8 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 55.3 in | -13.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.6 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 59.6 ft3 | -39.4 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2018 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-5.