Volvo C30 (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) Specs

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2013 Volvo C30 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	Volvo C30	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	126.6 in	-22.7 in
Length	167.4 in	203.1 in	-35.7 in
Width	70.2 in	77.1 in	-6.9 in
Height	57.0 in	65.4 in	-8.4 in
Curb Weight	3211 lb.	4960 lb.	-1749 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	21.1 gal.	-5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.8 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	60.3 in	-6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	39.8 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	40.4 in	-4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	59.6 in	-12.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	0.0 in	41.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	36.2 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.8 in	-52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-32.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	15.2 ft³	-2.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.9	42.2 ft³	-29.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	85.0 ft³	-64.8 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

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