Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Volvo C30 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 103.9 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 167.4 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 70.2 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.0 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3545 lb. | 3200 lb. | 345 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.3 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.4 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 47.0 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 33.9 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 |
2015 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series.
2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |