| Model Year | 2007 | 2020 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | BMW i8 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 110.2 in | -1.4 in |
| Length | 186.3 in | 184.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 76.5 in | -3.3 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 50.7 in | 10.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3699 lb. | 3671 lb. | 28 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 0.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.4 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.4 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 | 69.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volvo XC70.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW i8.