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2008 BMW 1-Series and 2006 Volvo S80 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Volvo S80 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 109.9 in | -5.2 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 190.9 in | -19.2 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 72.1 in | -3.3 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 3576 lb. | -324 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.9 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.0 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.9 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.9 in | -3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volvo S80
| 2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
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