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2008 BMW 3-Series and 2016 Volvo V60 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Volvo V60 | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 345 hp@5250 369 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 109.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 182.5 in | -4.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.4 in | -1.9 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.4 in | -2.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3815 lb. | 3790 lb. | 25 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.8 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 3-Series
| 2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back support see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volvo V60
| 2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | The V60's interior doesn't only look comfortable. Even back in the day Volvo's cars weren't known only for safety. Many people considered their seats the best. Many still do. The V60's front seats are much cushier than those in a German car, but they are also properly supportive. One caveat. Locate the headrest to receive top scores from the crash test dummy and it will jut too far forward for people with especially upright postures--like me. "Active headrests" that move forward if and when the car is rear-ended can sidestep this tradeoff. But the V60's active headrests do not. The BMW's seats are much firmer, but their headrests have a fore-aft adjustment. You also sit significantly lower in the BMW, but its instrument panel isn't as deep (owing to its windshield being more upright), for a more open view forward. Your build and impressions of either car's seats may vary. see full Volvo V60 review | |
| 2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Volvo V60's rear seat space also lags the BMW's. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a couple inches to spare, but subjectively the limited space seems even tighter than it is. The side window outline that appears sexy from the outside can seem confining from the inside. Large front seat headrests block the view forward. Behind a tall driver even adults of modest size will feel cramped, if they can fit at all. The BMW wagon has a little less headroom but a couple more inches of much-needed knee room. Also, while the Volvo's cabin is a couple inches wider than the BMW's up front, and feels much roomier as a result, this advantage disappears in back. see full Volvo V60 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volvo V60
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