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2008 Volvo C30 and 2006 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volvo C30 | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 167.4 in | 175.0 in | -7.6 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 67.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3201 lb. | 2890 lb. | 311 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 55.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 51.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 53.0 in | -6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 51.6 in | -10.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.6 in | -4.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo C30
| 2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Prius
| 2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
room for proper adults in the back with good height and leg room. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Plenty of legroom see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
More than Camry, much more than previous cars owned, new child in development see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It is really a mid-size car, much more space than in the Volvo S40. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Better than my old Acura TL by far see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It is bigger than I expected see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are surprisingly comfortable in the front. It has tons of lumbar support and the seats fit me perfectly. There is a lot of foot room. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Okay, but gets uncomfortable after an hour. No ability to change seat angle even with leather version that I had. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
long drives are a pain the .... well, you know. the car is not a comfortable as I would like. limited range of adjustments. Not bad for a couple of hours or even on a easy road trip but, more than 10 hours in a day? not for me. too bad. see full Toyota Prius review |
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