| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volvo C30 | Nissan Versa | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Length | 167.4 in | 169.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 66.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 60.4 in | -3.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3211 lb. | 2722 lb. | 489 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.6 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 53.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 48.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 50.7 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 47.2 in | -5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.0 in | -4.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 | -30.2 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 |
| 2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |
| 2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |