Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,252 mm | 4,455 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,448 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,452 kg | 1,393 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,008 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 947 mm | -22 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 856 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 790 L | -425 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 572 L | 1,744 L | 571 L |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |