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2008 BMW 1-Series and 2009 Volvo XC90 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Volvo XC90 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,475 kg | 2,061 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 80 L | -27 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,008 mm | 962 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 975 mm | -33 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 879 mm | -66 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 902 mm | -902 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 765 mm | -765 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 249 L | 34 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 1,226 L | 9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 2,410 L | 8 |
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 2009 Volvo XC90
| 2009 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
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