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Volvo C30 (2010) vs. BMW 5-Series (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volvo C30 and 2008 BMW 5-Series specs.

2010 Volvo C30 and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2010 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 2010 Volvo C30

2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review
2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. 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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