Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 4,577 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,475 kg | 1,539 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 68 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 983 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,245 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 963 mm | -21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,402 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 846 mm | -33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 283 L | 394 L | -111 L |
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 |
2009 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 |