Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.9 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 180.2 in | -8.5 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 71.4 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.2 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 3693 lb. | -309 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.2 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 55.5 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 33.3 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |