Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | BMW 2-Series | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.9 in | -2 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 174.5 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 69.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 55.8 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3201 lb. | 3300 lb. | -99 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 54.4 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 53.4 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 33.0 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 6.5 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 |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |