Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | BMW i8 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.2 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 184.9 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 76.5 in | -6.8 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 50.8 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3321 lb. | 3455 lb. | -134 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 61.1 in | -5.9 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 | 38.1 in | 32.4 in | 5.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 51.5 in | 2.6 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 | 12.8 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 39.5 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 |
2014 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW i8.