Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Volvo S40 | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 115.0 in | -11.1 in |
Length | 175.9 in | 190.0 in | -14.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 59.4 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3278 lb. | 4010 lb. | -732 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.3 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.2 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.0 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 39.2 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.6 | 18.4 ft3 | -5.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -43.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.