Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Chevrolet Traverse | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 118.9 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 205.0 in | -13.8 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 78.4 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 70.4 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 4790 lb. | -1131 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.4 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 62.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.3 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 61.3 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.8 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.6 | 68.8 ft3 | -51.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -58.1 ft3 |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |