Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.7 in | 112.6 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 188.9 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 74.7 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 70.2 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4707 lb. | 4826 lb. | -119 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.0 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 57.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.8 in | 34.6 in | 7.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -23.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 43.3 ft3 | -27.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.0 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -25.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.
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 |