Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,252 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,448 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,457 kg | 1,593 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 973 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 980 mm | -55 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 958 mm | -97 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 1,014 L | 364 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 572 L | 1,747 L | 571 L |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |