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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2012 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Volkswagen Eos | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 101.5 in | 15.4 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 174.1 in | 19 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 3508 lb. | 306 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 41.5 in | 14.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 32.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Eos
| 2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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