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Volvo S80 (2008) vs. BMW 3-Series (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo S80 and 2010 BMW 3-Series specs.

2008 Volvo S80 and 2010 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2010  
Model Volvo S80 BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.6 in 108.7 in 2.9 in
Length 191.0 in 178.2 in 12.8 in
Width 73.3 in 71.5 in 1.8 in
Height 58.8 in 55.9 in 2.9 in
Curb Weight 3800 lb. 3340 lb. 460 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 15.9 gal. 2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 38.5 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 55.4 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 0.0 in 54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.5 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 37.5 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 55.1 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.7 in 0.0 in 54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 34.6 in 0.4 in
Total Legroom 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 0.8 in
Cargo Volume 14.9 ft3 12.0 ft3 2.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo S80

2008 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review
2008 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 3-Series

2010 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
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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