Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Jeep Patriot | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.7 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 173.8 in | -6.4 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 69.2 in | 1 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 65.5 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3201 lb. | 3136 lb. | 65 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 54.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 52.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.6 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.9 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 54.0 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 51.0 in | -9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.4 in | -5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 | -33.3 ft3 |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |
2016 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |