Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo XC70 | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 104.7 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 190.5 in | 172.2 in | 18.3 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 68.8 in | 7 in |
Height | 63.1 in | 55.6 in | 7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4092 lb. | 3494 lb. | 598 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo XC70.
2009 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 |
2009 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 |