Volvo C30 (2012) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2020) Specs

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2012 Volvo C30 and 2020 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	Volvo C30	Mazda CX-5
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
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	3211 lb.	3825 lb.	-614 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

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

2020 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

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