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Volvo V70 (2009) vs. BMW 1-Series (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Volvo V70 and 2009 BMW 1-Series specs.

2009 Volvo V70 and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model Volvo V70 BMW 1-Series  
Engine 3.2L I6
DOHC-4v
235 hp@6200
236 lb-ft@3200
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.8 in 104.7 in 6.1 in
Length 189.9 in 172.2 in 17.7 in
Width 73.3 in 68.8 in 4.5 in
Height 60.9 in 55.6 in 5.3 in
Curb Weight 3527 lb. 3626 lb. -99 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 14.0 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 38.6 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 54.0 in 3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 0.0 in 54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.4 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 37.0 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 42.2 in 14.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.1 in 0.0 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 32.0 in 2.6 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 3.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.3 ft3 8.5 ft3 24.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 72.1 ft3 8.5 ft3 63.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo V70

2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
as above see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series

2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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