Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 104.7 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 171.7 in | 19.2 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 68.8 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 56.0 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3576 lb. | 3252 lb. | 324 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 54.0 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 53.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 32.0 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |