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Volvo C30 (2008) vs. BMW 5-Series (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo C30 and 2008 BMW 5-Series specs.

2008 Volvo C30 and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Volvo C30 BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 113.6 in -9.7 in
Length 167.4 in 191.2 in -23.8 in
Width 70.2 in 72.7 in -2.5 in
Height 57.0 in 58.7 in -1.7 in
Curb Weight 3201 lb. 3659 lb. -458 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 37.6 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.6 in 57.3 in -3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 0.0 in 53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 41.5 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.4 in 37.6 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 47.0 in 57.2 in -10.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 41.5 in 0.0 in 41.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 36.0 in -2.1 in
Total Legroom 76.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.9 ft3 17.6 ft3 -4.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 20.2 ft3 58.3 ft3 -38.1 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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