Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,798 mm | 4,361 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,897 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,783 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,061 kg | 1,475 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 53 L | 27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 942 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 813 mm | 66 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 902 mm | 0 mm | 902 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 765 mm | 0 mm | 765 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 249 L | 283 L | -34 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,226 L | 10.0 | -9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,410 L | 10.0 | -8 L |
2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |
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 |