Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,637 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,257 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,050 kg | 1,530 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 968 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 904 mm | 13 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 521 L | 493 L | 28 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 1,521 L | 17.4 |
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 |
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