Volvo C30 (2013) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2012) Specs

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2013 Volvo C30 and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	Volvo C30	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD w/low range
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	112.2 in	-8.3 in
Length	167.4 in	192.3 in	-24.9 in
Width	70.2 in	72.8 in	-2.6 in
Height	57.0 in	72.0 in	-15 in
Curb Weight	3211 lb.	5020 lb.	-1809 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	21.1 gal.	-5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.0 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	58.3 in	-4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	55.5 in	-2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	40.0 in	-3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	58.4 in	-11.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	57.6 in	-16.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	34.2 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.7 in	-36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.0 in	-44 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.1 in	-28.1 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	104.7 in (over 3 rows)	-28.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	16.5 ft³	-3.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.9	49.2 ft³	-36.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	79.2 ft³	-59 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

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review

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