Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Kia Spectra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,611 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,501 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 1,225 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,331 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 970 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 899 mm | 18 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 521 L | 345 L | 176 L |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |