Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Volvo S40 | BMW i3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
Electric 168 hp 184 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 101.2 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 157.4 in | 18.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.9 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 62.1 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 2634 lb. | 692 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 2.4 gal. | 13.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.8 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 0.0 in | 41.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 50.4 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 0.0 in | 34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 76 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW i3.