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Volvo S40 (2009) vs. BMW 3-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Volvo S40 and 2011 BMW 3-Series specs.

2009 Volvo S40 and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Volvo S40 BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 108.7 in -4.8 in
Length 176.2 in 178.2 in -2 in
Width 69.7 in 71.5 in -1.8 in
Height 57.2 in 55.9 in 1.3 in
Curb Weight 3273 lb. 3340 lb. -67 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 15.9 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 38.5 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 55.4 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 0.0 in 53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.5 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.5 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.1 in 55.1 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.7 in 0.0 in 50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.4 in 34.6 in -0.2 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 76.1 in (over 2 rows) -0.1 in
Cargo Volume 12.6 ft3 12.0 ft3 0.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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