BMW 1-Series (2012) vs. Volvo V60 (2016) Specs

vs.

◆

2012 BMW 1-Series and 2016 Volvo V60 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	BMW 1-Series	Volvo V60
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6500 354 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	109.3 in	-4.6 in
Length	172.2 in	182.5 in	-10.3 in
Width	68.8 in	73.4 in	-4.6 in
Height	55.6 in	58.4 in	-2.8 in
Curb Weight	3725 lb.	3790 lb.	-65 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	17.8 gal.	-3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	38.7 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	57.0 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.9 in	-54.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.9 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	37.4 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	42.2 in	55.2 in	-13 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.0 in	33.5 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.5 ft³	15.2 ft³	-6.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	8.5 ft³	43.8 ft³	-35.3 ft³

2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series.

2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The V60's interior doesn't only look comfortable. Even back in the day Volvo's cars weren't known only for safety. Many people considered their seats the best. Many still do. The V60's front seats are much cushier than those in a German car, but they are also properly supportive. One caveat. Locate the headrest to receive top scores from the crash test dummy and it will jut too far forward for people with especially upright postures--like me. "Active headrests" that move forward if and when the car is rear-ended can sidestep this tradeoff. But the V60's active headrests do not. The BMW's seats are much firmer, but their headrests have a fore-aft adjustment. You also sit significantly lower in the BMW, but its instrument panel isn't as deep (owing to its windshield being more upright), for a more open view forward. Your build and impressions of either car's seats may vary. see full Volvo V60 review

2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Volvo V60's rear seat space also lags the BMW's. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a couple inches to spare, but subjectively the limited space seems even tighter than it is. The side window outline that appears sexy from the outside can seem confining from the inside. Large front seat headrests block the view forward. Behind a tall driver even adults of modest size will feel cramped, if they can fit at all. The BMW wagon has a little less headroom but a couple more inches of much-needed knee room. Also, while the Volvo's cabin is a couple inches wider than the BMW's up front, and feels much roomier as a result, this advantage disappears in back. see full Volvo V60 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volvo V60.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks

See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.