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2009 Volvo C30 and 2010 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volvo C30 | BMW 5-Series | |
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| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo C30
| 2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 2010 BMW 5-Series
| 2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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