Volvo C30 (2013) vs. Tesla Model S (2014) Specs

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2013 Volvo C30 and 2014 Tesla Model S Specifications

Model Year	2013	2014
Model	Volvo C30	Tesla Model S
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500	Electric 362 hp 325 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	1-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	116.5 in	-12.6 in
Length	167.4 in	196.0 in	-28.6 in
Width	70.2 in	77.3 in	-7.1 in
Height	57.0 in	56.5 in	0.5 in
Curb Weight	3211 lb.	4647 lb.	-1436 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	0.0 gal.	15.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.8 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	57.7 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	55.0 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.7 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.3 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	55.0 in	-8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	54.7 in	-13.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	35.4 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	31.6 ft³	-18.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	63.4 ft³	-43.2 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

2014 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review

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