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2009 Volvo C30 and 2014 BMW i8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volvo C30 | BMW i8 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.2 in | -6.3 in |
| Length | 167.4 in | 184.9 in | -17.5 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 76.5 in | -6.3 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 50.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3201 lb. | 3455 lb. | -254 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 61.1 in | -7.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 32.4 in | 4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 51.5 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 0.0 in | 33.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 76.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 15.5 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW i8
| 2014 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW i8
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