Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Volvo C70 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,587 mm | 4,582 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,836 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,384 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,720 kg | 1,740 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 60 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 970 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 925 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,054 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 810 mm | 861 mm | -51 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 255 L | 362 L | -107 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 345 L | 12.8 | 332.2 L |
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 |