Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Nissan Versa | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.4 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 175.4 in | -8 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 66.7 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 59.6 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3211 lb. | 2354 lb. | 857 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 10.8 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 51.7 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 48.1 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 51.9 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 46.2 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 37.0 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 5.4 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 |
2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |
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 |
2014 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 |