Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Saab 9-5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.8L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,837 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,252 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,867 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,448 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,457 kg | 1,975 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 68 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 988 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 963 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 986 mm | -125 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 515 L | -150 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 572 L | 18.2 | 553.8 L |
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 |
2011 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the roomiest back seats of any vehicle. Test drove competitors TL, A4 and 3-series and found that none of their backseat room was anywhere close to the Saab's. Also the truck is extremely large making the car very useful for a growing family. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Most car seats can be comfortable for a 1 hour drive. Few can be comfortable for a 4 hour drive. Luckily the Saab seats fall into the latter category. see full Saab 9-5 review |