Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo C70 | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.7 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 172.2 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 72.3 in | 68.8 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 55.6 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3792 lb. | 3494 lb. | 298 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 54.0 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 42.2 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 32.0 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo C70.
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |