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2009 BMW 5-Series and 2010 Volkswagen Routan Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Volkswagen Routan | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 121.2 in | -7.6 in |
| Length | 191.2 in | 202.5 in | -11.3 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 76.9 in | -4.2 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 68.9 in | -10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 4335 lb. | -676 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 63.0 in | -5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 64.7 in | -7.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.6 | 83.0 ft3 | -65.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -82.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 5-Series
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |
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