Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Volvo C70 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.9 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 180.6 in | 180.4 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 72.3 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 55.1 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3792 lb. | 3792 lb. | 0 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 38.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.6 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 47.0 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 33.9 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volvo C70.