BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2016) vs. Volvo S80 (2009) Specs

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2016 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2009 Volvo S80 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2009
Model	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo	Volvo S80
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5600 295 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.0 in	111.6 in	3.4 in
Length	190.0 in	191.0 in	-1 in
Width	72.0 in	73.3 in	-1.3 in
Height	59.4 in	58.8 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	4010 lb.	4016 lb.	-6 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	37.8 in	3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.4 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.8 in	-54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.9 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.3 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	56.3 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.2 in	35.0 in	4.2 in
Total Legroom	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	14.9 ft³	3.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4 ft³	14.9	3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	14.9 ft³	41.6 ft³

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2009 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review
2008	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review

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