Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | BMW 8-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 111.1 in | -7.2 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 191.2 in | -23.8 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 74.9 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 53.0 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 3201 lb. | 3902 lb. | -701 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.2 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 33.6 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 46.9 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 29.5 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 71.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW 8-Series.