Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Volvo C30 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.9 in | 0 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 167.4 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 57.0 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3321 lb. | 3200 lb. | 121 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.6 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.1 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 47.0 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 41.5 in | 9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 33.9 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 24 ft3 |
2010 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
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 |
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 |