Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Volvo C70 | |
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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. | 3837 lb. | -45 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.2 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 |
2013 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 review |