Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW i3 | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | Electric 168 hp 184 lb-ft |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,998 mm | 4,521 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,577 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,195 kg | 1,607 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 9 L | 60 L | -51 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,057 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 968 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,280 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,288 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 874 mm | -874 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 79 L | 776 L | -697 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 334 L | 1,781 L | 333 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW i3.
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |