Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Volvo V90 Cross Country | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
twincharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 316 hp@5700 295 lb-ft@2200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,941 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,374 mm | 4,938 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,645 kg | 1,881 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 60 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 960 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,433 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 958 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,072 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,415 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 912 mm | -99 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 241 L | 558 L | -317 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 | 1,526 L | 7.5 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volvo V90 Cross Country.