Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.3 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 180.5 in | -13.1 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 68.9 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 63.6 in | -6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3200 lb. | 3457 lb. | -257 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 55.5 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.1 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.7 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.4 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 55.5 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 57.8 in | -16.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.4 in | -5.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.9 | 44.4 ft3 | -31.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -50.7 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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |