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Volvo C30 (2010) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volvo C30 and 2010 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2010 Volvo C30 and 2010 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2010 2010  
Model Volvo C30 Volkswagen Passat  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
227 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 106.7 in -2.8 in
Length 167.4 in 188.0 in -20.6 in
Width 70.2 in 71.7 in -1.5 in
Height 57.0 in 59.7 in -2.7 in
Curb Weight 3201 lb. 3512 lb. -311 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.3 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.6 in 55.7 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 0.0 in 53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 41.4 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.4 in 38.6 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 47.0 in 54.6 in -7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 41.5 in 0.0 in 41.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 37.7 in -3.8 in
Total Legroom 76.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.1 in (over 2 rows) -2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.9 ft3 35.8 ft3 -22.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 20.2 ft3 61.7 ft3 -41.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volvo C30

2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat

2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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