Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.7 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 183.5 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 72.6 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 65.9 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3200 lb. | 3455 lb. | -255 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.3 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 55.4 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 48.9 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 37.2 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -25.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 73.4 ft3 | -53.2 ft3 |
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 |
2018 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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