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Volvo C30 (2008) vs. BMW 3-Series (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo C30 and 2013 BMW 3-Series specs.

2008 Volvo C30 and 2013 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model Volvo C30 BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Hatch 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 108.7 in -4.8 in
Length 167.4 in 181.1 in -13.7 in
Width 70.2 in 70.2 in 0 in
Height 57.0 in 54.1 in 2.9 in
Curb Weight 3201 lb. 3362 lb. -161 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 15.9 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.4 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.6 in 55.3 in -1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 0.0 in 53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 41.8 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.4 in 36.8 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 47.0 in 51.9 in -4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 41.5 in 0.0 in 41.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 33.7 in 0.2 in
Total Legroom 76.2 in (over 2 rows) 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.9 ft3 11.1 ft3 1.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 20.2 ft3 11.1 ft3 9.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo C30

2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review
2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW 3-Series

2013 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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