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**Cajlwdvx** · 04-29-2008, 06:22 AM

Volvo hands down.

BMW's are nice and all, but I hate their interior and the seats are the most uncomfortable that I have ever sat in for a car.

Though really, these are both great cars and it might end up coming down to economy and insurance. I would think the Volvo would have cheaper insurance, and with it having a bit more power and being FWD, it most likely is faster if the weight is roughly the same, and you get the rain and snow safety of FWD.

I know that I am comparing the American versions, though I think that they are still basically the same thing. Auto Consumer Guide gave the Volvo a slightly higher score. Also weighs 400lbs less, so the Volvo should be quiet a bit faster, and also get you a bit better economy then the BMW. I would think even if the BMW feels more sporty, on the road it won't perform more sporty compared to the Volvo. The Volvo is also a slightly smaller car, but takes better advantage of its interior and offers more interior space for the front and back and also offers slightly more cargo room.

That was comparing the same 2.4L for Volvo compared to the 3.0L I6 BMW. Even for 2008/2009, the BMW is still below average, while the Volvo is slightly above average.

04-29-2008, 06:22 AM	#14
Cajlwdvx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 654 Senior Member	Volvo hands down. BMW's are nice and all, but I hate their interior and the seats are the most uncomfortable that I have ever sat in for a car. Though really, these are both great cars and it might end up coming down to economy and insurance. I would think the Volvo would have cheaper insurance, and with it having a bit more power and being FWD, it most likely is faster if the weight is roughly the same, and you get the rain and snow safety of FWD. I know that I am comparing the American versions, though I think that they are still basically the same thing. Auto Consumer Guide gave the Volvo a slightly higher score. Also weighs 400lbs less, so the Volvo should be quiet a bit faster, and also get you a bit better economy then the BMW. I would think even if the BMW feels more sporty, on the road it won't perform more sporty compared to the Volvo. The Volvo is also a slightly smaller car, but takes better advantage of its interior and offers more interior space for the front and back and also offers slightly more cargo room. That was comparing the same 2.4L for Volvo compared to the 3.0L I6 BMW. Even for 2008/2009, the BMW is still below average, while the Volvo is slightly above average.
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