Model Year | 2010 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.4 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 193.6 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 72.2 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 58.0 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3325 lb. | 180 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.9 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.4 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 57.0 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 39.1 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.9 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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