Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.7 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 172.2 in | 5.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.8 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 55.6 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3321 lb. | 3494 lb. | -173 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.0 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 42.2 in | 11.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 32.0 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 |
2010 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 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 |