Volvo S60 (2006) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

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2006 Volvo S60 and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Volvo S60	BMW X1
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	108.7 in	-1.8 in
Length	180.2 in	176.5 in	3.7 in
Width	71.4 in	70.8 in	0.6 in
Height	56.2 in	60.8 in	-4.6 in
Curb Weight	3693 lb.	3891 lb.	-198 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	16.6 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	41.3 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	55.0 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.0 in	0.0 in	49 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	41.4 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	39.7 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	54.6 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.2 in	0.0 in	55.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.3 in	34.9 in	-1.6 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	-0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.9 ft³	14.8 ft³	-0.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.9 ft³	47.7 ft³	-33.8 ft³

2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review

2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Minimal rear seat leg room. Our kids are 9 & 8 - we are having to look for a replacement car as they are getting too big for this one. To offset the front seats are as comfortable as I have experienced in a car. Now considering an S80 or XC70. see full Volvo S60 review

2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie. Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW. see full BMW X1 review

2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad. Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip. see full BMW X1 review

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