| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volvo C30 | Volvo V50 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.9 in | 0 in |
| Length | 167.4 in | 178.0 in | -10.6 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 69.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3201 lb. | 3543 lb. | -342 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 55.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 54.1 in | -7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 50.7 in | -9.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 34.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -14.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -42.7 ft3 |
| 2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
| 2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |