| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5600 295 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 111.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Length | 190.5 in | 182.5 in | 8 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 71.8 in | 4 in |
| Height | 63.1 in | 54.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4098 lb. | 3885 lb. | 213 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 45.9 ft3 | 26.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo XC70.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe.