Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 98.7 in | 14.9 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 161.1 in | 30.1 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 67.9 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 59.0 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 2884 lb. | 775 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.8 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 39.4 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 49.3 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 33.5 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 31.1 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 |
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