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Volvo C30 (2013) vs. BMW 1-Series (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Volvo C30 and 2009 BMW 1-Series specs.

2013 Volvo C30 and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year 2013 2009  
Model Volvo C30 BMW 1-Series  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
273 lb-ft@1500		 turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1400		  
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 104.7 in -0.8 in
Length 167.4 in 171.7 in -4.3 in
Width 70.2 in 68.8 in 1.4 in
Height 57.0 in 56.0 in 1 in
Curb Weight 3211 lb. 3384 lb. -173 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 14.0 gal. 1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 37.9 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.6 in 54.0 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 0.0 in 53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 41.4 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.4 in 37.1 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 47.0 in 53.4 in -6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 41.5 in 0.0 in 41.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 32.0 in 1.9 in
Total Legroom 76.2 in (over 2 rows) 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.9 ft3 10.0 ft3 2.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 20.2 ft3 10.0 ft3 10.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volvo C30

2013 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual FWD		 The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series

2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review
 
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