| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | BMW 1-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 104.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Length | 186.3 in | 172.2 in | 14.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 68.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 55.6 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3699 lb. | 3494 lb. | 205 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 42.2 in | 13.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 32.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.4 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 28.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.4 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volvo XC70.
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 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 |